The absence of a government representative in the presidential delegation has sparked concern in Warsaw, with Bosacki emphasising that constitutional protocol requires the president to cooperate with the government on international matters.
“Again, no government representative has been invited to the president’s delegation. This is absolutely contrary to the constitution, which mandates cooperation with the government on international affairs,” he said.
Asked whether it has always been standard for such meetings to include a foreign ministry representative, Bosacki confirmed it. While one-on-one talks between leaders may involve only interpreters, he explained, “for formal delegations there should always be a government representative, that is, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
Bosacki also noted on TVN24 that detailed documents outlining discussion priorities, proposals, and background information had been prepared by the ministry and sent to the president.
The diplomat stressed that the number one priority is “unequivocal support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, because it is not only morally right but absolutely in Poland’s interest.”
He warned that if Ukraine falls, Poland’s strategic border with an aggressive Russia would extend from 700 to 1,200 kilometres.
The deputy minister added that the government remains willing to support the president, but indicated that Nawrocki currently takes a different approach on European and Ukrainian matters than the government.
A similar situation occurred during Nawrocki’s September visit to the United States, when no ministry representative accompanied the president.
In response, the presidential office, through spokesperson Rafał Leśkiewicz, emphasised that preparations for Zelensky’s visit are ongoing and coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Leśkiewicz criticised Bosacki’s public comments as unprofessional and politically motivated, saying they sought to provoke a dispute ahead of an important Polish-Ukrainian meeting.
The politician confirmed that the agenda will cover security, economic cooperation, and historical issues.
Criticism over absence of foreign ministry in presidential talks
Retired General Stanisław Koziej, former head of Poland’s Presidential National Security Bureau (BBN), described on social media the exclusion of both the foreign minister and deputy minister from discussions between Presidents Nawrocki and Zelensky as “extraordinarily reprehensible,” calling it a breach of constitutional norms requiring cooperation between the presidency and government, as well as established practice.
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Source: TVN24/PAP/Polish Radio English Service/X/@SKoziej