Poland, Canada tighten ties, reaffirm support for Ukraine: audio report

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Warsaw this week for talks with Poland's top officials.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (right) and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) meet in Warsaw on August 25, 2025.

Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak

Carney, accompanied by a government delegation, met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki on Monday to strengthen bilateral ties.

The historic alliance between Canada and Poland is rooted in our shared values of peace, democracy, and collective security.

Today, President @NawrockiKn and I discussed efforts to deepen that alliance through defence, energy, and trade — to the benefit of both our nations. pic.twitter.com/jMhsAZmXCT

— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) August 25, 2025

Prezydent RP @NawrockiKn przyjął w Pałacu Prezydenckim Premiera Kanady @MarkJCarney.

✅ Rozmowy dotyczyły relacji dwustronnych, w tym współpracy politycznej, gospodarczej, także w obszarze energetyki oraz współpracy militarnej. Poruszono również temat mieszkającej w Kanadzie… pic.twitter.com/bERuGYXE3o

— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) August 25, 2025

The two countries announced plans to sign a strategic partnership agreement in the near future.

Prime Minister @donaldtusk and I just launched the Canada-Poland Strategic Partnership — moving ever-closer in trade, defence, and energy.

We’re taking action to draw more investment into Canada, create more market access abroad, and reinforce our defence presence in Europe. pic.twitter.com/tDDyg29QxR

— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) August 25, 2025

📸PM @DonaldTusk welcomed his Canadian counterpart PM @MarkJCarney for talks in Warsaw
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— Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland (@PremierRP_en) August 25, 2025

They also reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia's ongoing invasion.

Deputy prime minister @KosiniakKamysz: 🇵🇱and 🇨🇦are proven allies. We have been cooperating for years. On 5 August, we have signed an agreement regarding the plan of action for the next two years – it encompasses 33 objectives that we will be working towards together with Canada. pic.twitter.com/kAd3XfEBYQ

— Poland MOD 🇵🇱 (@Poland_MOD) August 26, 2025

Ukraine’s fight is our fight. pic.twitter.com/R6ufEZ4OBG

— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) August 25, 2025

Marcin Matuszewski has the details.

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