Poland marked Constitution Day on Saturday, a national holiday commemorating the adoption of its historic 1791 constitution.
'Our shared future has never looked brighter'
"Thank you, Secretary Rubio for your warm wishes on Poland’s Constitution Day," the Polish embassy said in an X post.
It added: "We deeply value the enduring friendship between our nations. As you said, 'our shared future has never looked brighter' — and we are proud to build it together."
Rubio, in a statement posted on the State Department's website, praised Poland's democratic tradition and its longstanding ties with the United States.
"When the Great Sejm adopted Europe’s first modern Constitution on May 3, 1791, it codified democratic principles also dear to our young American Republic," Rubio said.
"Those principles, boldly enumerated in the face of external threats, have united and inspired both our nations for centuries," he added.
'Partners in building a safer and more prosperous future'
"Today, Poland and the United States stand together as partners in building a safer and more prosperous future for our peoples," Rubio also said.
"Poland has dramatically strengthened our shared security through its commitment to NATO and continues to host thousands of American service members," the statement added.
Rubio also highlighted growing trade and energy cooperation between the two countries.
"Our trade relationship continues to flourish, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our energy security cooperation," he said.
"Our shared future has never looked brighter," he added. "I look forward to another year of standing together to uphold the values we share – freedom, prosperity, security, and democracy."
Poland's Constitution of May 3, 1791 is widely recognised as the first modern constitution in Europe and the second in the world after the US Constitution, adopted in 1787.
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Source: IAR, PAP, state.gov