We want actual military presence of NATO; the soldiers lived permanently in Central and Eastern Europe – the president said Andrzej Duda in Washington. He stressed that it is important to sanctions policy against countries violating international law, such as Russia.
The president Andrzej Duda also said that relations with Russia should demand a return to the geopolitical relationship before the annexation of the Crimea; This means the withdrawal of Russia from the Crimea. The president appeared at the National Press Club in Washington.
Poland is an advocate Euro-Atlantic unity in international politics; our goal is a strong and united NATO and the security of all members of the Alliance – emphasized.
In a speech before several hundred audience, including before the examiners Washington think tanks and US and Polish diplomats, on the Polish vision of security, the president of Duda he stressed that the Polish security of NATO member states “means strengthening the military presence on the eastern flank” of the Alliance.
– the real deterrent is the real presence – said Duda, speaking of the need to strengthen NATO presence in Central and Eastern Europe.
it is important to sanctions policy
Andrzej Duda said that the NATO summit in Warsaw must show that we can build an adequate response to current security threats.
Andrzej Duda said that there is a turning point when it comes to the security of the Alliance. He stressed that the need to act. – We share common objectives in terms of security. We can not waste our time on a debate about what is more dangerous: tanks, troops, or bands of terrorists in the streets – he pointed out.
He paid attention to the risks of the situation in Ukraine and Syria. He added that Poland wants to seek good relations with its neighbors. – We do not want to isolate Russia and return to the Cold War – Polish president stressed. – We do not want to live with a sense of danger, but in order to build community and partnership – he said. But – he added – that dialogue was possible, the law must be respected. He added that in order to feel safe, we need to be strong. – We can not afford to be a step backwards – said the Polish president.
Andrzej Duda added that all countries in violation of international law must be imposed sankcje.- Penalties must be a way for countries breaking the law. This is a legitimate means to protect the principles of international security – he said.
The president said that NATO should keep united. He pointed out that it is very important the presence of the Alliance on the eastern flank.
He stressed that in the face of the crisis on Ukraine’s military presence in the East should be strengthened. – We welcome the news that the Americans will increase its military presence in the region – said the President. As noted, there is “the risk resulting from the action, but also there is a high risk of inaction.”
The President of refugees and the EU policy towards the crisis migration
President also he stressed that Poland is open to help refugees, but did not agree on the quota system ineffective. – Poland will not close the border to anyone who is looking for shelter, but we are against enforced relocation of refugees – said the president during the debate when he gave his lecture at the National Press Club.
Andrzej Duda added that the fact that Poland does not is an attractive destination for refugees, it does not follow that they will not find help here. – We have one of our country is not sent, no one refused to help. On the other hand we do not agree with the policy of force movement of refugees in the framework of the quota system – said the President.
Andrzej Duda stressed that as long as the European Community has not presented any comprehensive program that would solve the problem of immigration. – Until now, Europe has not conducted any coherent and effective policy to stave off the crisis. And so far there is still no such clear policies – marked the president. He added that what the truth is an agreement with Turkey, but to be effective, it must be implemented. – And so far, if we look to combat the crisis is not visible – said Andrzej Duda.
About the Constitutional Court
Andrzej Duda asserted that in Poland there is no attempt to influence the independence of the judiciary. As explained during the debate in Washington, a dispute which is currently pending in our country, does not apply to the judiciary, and the Constitutional Court.
The Polish president said that the conflict of the Court began with the selection of the previous Sejm five judges. He argued that the examinee realize that losing power current government camp in Poland, decided to include in its possession the Court.
Andrzej Duda argued that this decision was contrary to the principle of pluralism – 14 judges would selected by one option. – As president I patronized action. Doing something like this before the election, I think it is a violation of democratic principles, breach of the principle of pluralism in the Court, and primarily affect the balance in the country – said Andrzej Duda.
On Thursday and Friday the Polish president will participate in the Summit on Nuclear Safety and will hold several bilateral meetings. Will, inter alia to speak with the presidents of Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine.
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