The commitment was highlighted during a meeting between Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in Warsaw on Friday.
At a joint press conference following their discussions, Kosiniak-Kamysz lauded Australia as a crucial ally in various sectors, including security and defense.
"Australia is not only a friend but a very strong partner that collaborates closely with NATO," Kosiniak-Kamysz said, as quoted by state news agency PAP.
He announced that a new agreement on security and defense cooperation between the two nations had been drafted to enhance collaborative efforts, "particularly with a focus on the situation in Ukraine."
Kosiniak-Kamysz also expressed gratitude towards Australia for its substantial support to Ukraine, encompassing financial, humanitarian and military assistance.
According to the PAP news agency, the talks also covered bilateral trade, particularly in the defense industry, with plans to expand participation in fairs and develop mutual offerings to boost the arms sector.
For his part, Marles emphasized the deep mutual trust and personal connections underpinning bilateral relations, the PAP news agency reported. He commended Poland's "leadership in supporting Ukraine" against Russian aggression.
"Given the increasing global awareness of the situation in Europe, our relationship with Poland is becoming ever more crucial," Marles said, as quoted by the Polish news agency, underscoring Australia's vested interest in maintaining international order not only in the Indo-Pacific but also in Europe.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.
Friday is day 793 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Source: PAP, IAR