Sikorski told reporters after Tuesday’s cabinet meeting that the government had adopted a document outlining Poland’s foreign policy objectives and tasks, which would form the basis of his annual address to the Sejm, the lower house of parliament
He said he hoped to deliver the speech on 11 February.
The 2026 framework sets out five core priorities: national security, strengthening Poland’s influence within a strong European Union, using foreign policy to support economic development, maintaining an active and solidarity-based global role, and ensuring a professional foreign service capable of delivering the state’s objectives.
Tusk said Polish diplomacy was facing serious challenges in what he described as a "very dynamic" global situation marked by strategic uncertainty.
"The issue of Poland’s national dignity and the dignity of the Polish uniform has become a serious diplomatic challenge," he said.
"We will act in a thoughtful and responsible manner, but also firmly whenever Polish national interests or the honour of Polish soldiers is in any way compromised."
The prime minister’s comments follow remarks made last week by US President Donald Trump, who said America had "never needed" NATO’s help and claimed alliance forces in Afghanistan had stayed "a little back" and "a little off the front lines".
The remarks drew widespread criticism in Poland.
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Polish soldiers had not stayed behind during overseas missions and noted that 860 people were wounded on foreign deployments.
In a post on X, Tusk recalled attending the funeral of five Polish soldiers killed in Afghanistan in 2011, saying US officers at the time told him that "America would never forget Polish heroes".
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Source: PAP