Sikorski, who also serves as a deputy prime minister, said in a social media post on Thursday that his address to the lower house of parliament would detail the objectives and tasks of Poland’s foreign policy for the coming year.
He listed key priorities as "an influential Poland in a strong EU," national security, foreign policy serving Poland’s economic development, global engagement and solidarity, and a professional foreign service.
Earlier this week, the government approved a strategic document defining the goals of Poland’s foreign policy for 2026 at Sikorski’s request.
The document will be forwarded to President Karol Nawrocki and serve as the basis for the foreign minister’s annual address to lawmakers.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Poland’s diplomacy faces serious challenges amid a volatile global environment.
Sikorski said last month that "the definition of the Western alliance is changing" and voiced concern about what he described as growing anti-European sentiment in Poland, which he said was based on the illusion that a country can enjoy the benefits of EU membership without accepting its obligations.
He also pointed to Poland’s relationship with Ukraine, describing Ukraine as a "functional buffer against Russian imperialism," and said unity in foreign policy was becoming increasingly important as international conditions around Poland worsen.
In a foreign policy address last year, Sikorski stressed the need to strengthen Europe's defence capabilities and maintain close ties with the United States.
He said Poland seeks to enhance national and international security through both the European Union and NATO in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
He warned that the biggest threat would be a collapse of Western unity, adding that Poland "cannot afford to be alone."
Sikorski argued that Europe faces its most challenging geopolitical environment in decades and cautioned against a return to great-power rivalries that sideline smaller states.
"Europe faces an existential choice: unite and act as a heavyweight or risk becoming sidelined," he said at the time.
In a 2024 speech to parliament, Sikorski outlined Poland’s strategic foreign policy goals during what he called a historically crucial moment shaped by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
He highlighted Poland's alliance with the United States and urged continued support for Kyiv.
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Source: IAR, PAP