Minister Sikorski and Commissioner Kos discussed cooperation initiatives under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which began on 1 January 2025. The MFA head brought up the motto of the Polish Presidency, which is “security, Europe!”, pointing out that the EU enlargement policy significantly contributes to achieving this goal, which is why it will be treated as a priority by the Polish Presidency. Minister Sikorski highlighted that the enlargement policy is a very important instrument for consolidating and promoting peace, democracy, the rule of law, and prosperity in Europe.

The foreign minister added that Poland has an ambitious plan to achieve measurable progress in the accession processes of our partners both in the east and in the south of Europe.  –We count on a quick opening of the first negotiation cluster—devoted to fundamental issues such as the judiciary and the rule of law—with Ukraine and Moldova. This will allow the accession negotiations of these countries to enter an active phase and open the door to further progress – said the chief of Polish diplomacy.

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