At the joint press conference, Merkel said that NATO is based on two pillars – “ready to defend, in other words, deterrence and dialogue.” “The two pillars are important,” – stressed the German Chancellor, recalling that “dialogue with Russia goes on.”
Germany see at the same time the need to strengthen the eastern part of NATO – stressed the head of the German government. As emphasized, Berlin will take over responsibility for the protection of Lithuania. – That’s why we took part in the exercises Anaconda-16, which was agreed to by the government – said Merkel.
Merkel has distanced himself from the foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier , who in an interview with “Bild am Sonntag” on Sunday warned of “pumping your rattling” and “war cries” at Russia, accusing NATO too much emphasis on deterrence at the expense of dialogue with Moscow.
I would like to thank the Chancellor for being so strong and clear support efforts to strengthen the Polish eastern flank of NATO, but we have the support of these activities, we want to lead NATO in Polish – said Awl. – Today, the Polish eastern border is a war – she said.
The dialogue is needed, but can not rely on regression of – reserved for the head of the Polish government. She said, in an interview with Merkel acknowledged it exercises Anaconda in 2016 as “important and necessary”. Awl also expressed satisfaction with the extension of sanctions against Russia.
Merkel said that one of the topics of conversation in Berlin was the upcoming NATO summit in Warsaw. – well we work together to prepare (to the top) – stressed. It confirmed its declaration that Germany will increase defense spending by NATO postulated to 2 percent. GDP. Today, Berlin seems to 1.2 percent. GDP on the military.
Referring to the Treaty on good neighborliness and friendly cooperation between Polish and Germany, the 25th anniversary of the two countries are celebrating, Awl said she believes in the practical fulfillment of the Treaty .
I believe that next year we will be able to say that all the provisions of the Polish-German treaty, including on Polonia, are practically filled – said Prime Minister of Law and Justice deputy.
This is an important treaty. I think that these 25 years have been good for our country used, but we still have a lot to do – said the head of Polish government.
In this context, the Prime Minister spoke about the part of the Treaty, which concerns the situation of the Polish community and Poles living in Germany. – We agreed, and for that thank you very much for openness Chancellor, for it to solve these problems. I believe deeply that when we meet next year for consultations in Warsaw (…), we can say that all the provisions of the Treaty are practically completed. This work still ahead of us – said Beata Szydło.
The Premier stressed that her conversation with Merkel related to joint projects in the field of economy and infrastructure. – Poland and Germany are important partners, the Member which have many joint projects, tasks (…) We are pleased at the openness and the fact that economic issues were discussed so intensely and are moved – she said.
There are, of course, issues that are controversial, even on energy security, the construction of the pipeline, but these issues also require clarification. I believe deeply that understanding is to look for mutual areas of agreement – underlined the prime minister Awl.
Szydło and Merkel have expressed hope that Britain will remain in the EU , stipulating, however, that decision is up to the British, who will take part in the referendum.
on Thursday a referendum in the UK on behalf of both sides we can say that we wish to citizens – that is, of course, their decision – decided to remain (UK) in the European Union – said Merkel.
Merkel and Szydło talked also about cooperation in the field of transport, culture and education.
There are a lot of projects, many joint ventures, but there is still a lot to do, which will come even closer to each citizen in both countries – assessed Merkel. – Step by step, this is our wish, we need these projects in the future develop – said the German Chancellor.
Merkel also stressed that the Polish-German intergovernmental consultations were a good day for mutual relationship.
Asked about Nord Stream 2, Merkel reiterated its position by saying that it is “business project”.
I understand that, Polish side here arise some questions, as far as limited diversification of supply sources. We have many opportunities to diversify sources of supply – said Merkel. She added that it is important that Ukraine and Slovakia were not cut off from the transport of gas, which is important to them economically.
In turn, the premier Top Favorites indicated that the Polish position on the Nord Stream 2 is clear. – We of course believe that it is an investment that divides Europe – she said.
She said that Poland, together with other countries sent to European Commission list, which opposes the construction of gas pipeline . – We are of the opinion that they must be here clearly defined primarily conditions and definitely stated – as did the Commission – that there is no government support for this project – added Awl.
She emphasized that the Polish most important is energy security.
at a meeting with journalists Szydło and Merkel emphasized what unites the two countries.
the relations between the Polish and Germans have not always been easy. There are many issues that divide us, but even more those that unite us. It seems to me that the great value is that we can jointly implement important projects (…), and where there are differences of opinion, we seek compromise and agreement – Awl said.
Merkel , responding to a question about the disputed issues between Berlin and Warsaw, he pointed to the mechanism of distribution of refugees, reserving, however, that in many other cases – the protection of the external borders and combating the causes of migration – both governments take the same position. “Poland was the beginning part of the solution of the problem (of refugees),” – stressed the Chancellor.
Merkel added that, in matters concerning the internal situation in Poland The European Commission runs the Polish talks. – We said that, but the responsibility lies with the European Commission – said the head of the German government.
On Wednesday in Berlin took place XIV Polish-German intergovernmental consultations; in the talks they attended almost all the heads of departments. Intergovernmental consultations are part of the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Polish-German treaty on good neighborliness and friendly cooperation.
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