Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, said after meeting his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, on Thursday that he hopes the two countries can work more closely together on strategic issues like energy and defense.
Tusk met Starmer at the fourth European Political Community (EPC) summit, being held in the U.K.
Downing Street issued a statement after the talks in which it said Starmer was “looking forward to advancing the UK and Poland’s close friendship.”
The EPC is a forum initiated in 2022 by French President Emmanuel Macron following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The agenda of the gathering hosted by Britain included continued support for Ukraine and common challenges related to security and illegal migration.
Tusk posted a picture of himself and Starmer on the X platform along with the text:
“Together we will take care of European security. Good to see you Keir Starmer!”
The Polish premier also planned to take part in a discussion session on defense and security co-chaired by the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the president of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović.
The EPC’s purpose is to bring the 27 countries of the EU together with 20 other nations as well as European institutions and NATO with a view to promoting strategic cooperation and dialogue about the future of Europe. Its summits are held twice a year.
Downing Street issued a statement after the talks in which it said Starmer was “looking forward to advancing the UK and Poland’s close friendship.”
The EPC is a forum initiated in 2022 by French President Emmanuel Macron following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The agenda of the gathering hosted by Britain included continued support for Ukraine and common challenges related to security and illegal migration.
Tusk posted a picture of himself and Starmer on the X platform along with the text:
“Together we will take care of European security. Good to see you Keir Starmer!”
In addition to Tusk holding one-to-one talks with Starmer during the event, Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, was scheduled to meet his opposite number, David Lammy.Wspólnie będziemy dbać o bezpieczeństwo Europy. Dobrze Cię widzieć @Keir_Starmer! pic.twitter.com/LLqESVSqCH
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) July 18, 2024
The Polish premier also planned to take part in a discussion session on defense and security co-chaired by the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the president of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović.
The EPC’s purpose is to bring the 27 countries of the EU together with 20 other nations as well as European institutions and NATO with a view to promoting strategic cooperation and dialogue about the future of Europe. Its summits are held twice a year.
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