MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –
Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.
Undersecretary of State Jakub Wiśniewski met with the French Secretary of State for Development Policy15.10.2024On Monday, October 14, Polish-French consultations in the area of development cooperation were held in Paris. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Wiśniewski discussed current issues related to this area with the French Secretary of State for Development Policy Thani Mohamed Soilihi, particularly in the context of preparations for the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025.
Undersecretary of State Jakub Wiśniewski presented the priorities of the Polish presidency, emphasizing the particular importance of the eastern policy and the EU enlargement process. He also presented the plans of the Polish presidency in the area of development cooperation, drawing attention to the priority topic – building resilience, and discussed the main events, including ministerial meetings and the European Humanitarian Forum. The interlocutors emphasized the importance of EU solidarity and cooperation, especially in the context of the EU developing a response to hybrid threats and the effects of Russian aggression against Ukraine. They agreed that it is important to support the countries of the so-called Global South in responding to current challenges, including in the area of migration and combating disinformation. The French side drew attention to the importance of supporting women’s rights and the participation of young citizens in public life, and Deputy Minister Wiśniewski emphasized the role of supporting the rule of law and good governance in developing countries. In the context of the current situation in the Middle East, the interlocutors emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid for the civilian population.
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