At the meeting, the Head of State underlined Lithuania’s readiness to strengthen the strategic partnership with Poland and to expand defense cooperation by organizing joint exercises, seeking further ways for military forces to train together, and enhancing military mobility. According to the Lithuanian leader, security cooperation between Lithuania and Poland is a guarantee of regional security and stability.
“Friendly neighbors, brotherly nations, trusted partners and allies—Lithuania and Poland together stand guard over a democratic Europe and work unitedly to strengthen their own security and that of the whole region,” the Lithuanian leader said after the meeting.
President Gitanas Nausėda pointed out that the unity between Lithuania and Poland on the issue of support for Ukraine is of utmost importance and expressed the hope that the Lublin Triangle meeting could be held in the near future together with President Zelenskyy. Gitanas Nausėda underlined the need to support the Ukrainian people with political, financial, and military means in their fight. The Lithuanian leader stressed the importance of military support to achieve a quicker victory of Ukraine against the aggressor.
After the bilateral meeting, the Lithuanian and Polish leaders will participate in the commemoration of the 1863–1864 uprising by attending Holy Mass at Vilnius Cathedral Basilica and a ceremony commemorating the 1863–1864 uprising at Rasos Cemetery.
