During reception held in Kyiv to mark Poland's Independence, ambassador emphasizes support for Ukraine
A ceremonial reception was held in Kyiv on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Poland, during which the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ukraine Piotr Lukaszewicz delivered a speech on the importance of independence, national unity and solidarity with Ukraine.
In his address, Ambassador Lukaszewicz emphasized that this holiday is not only the greatest national day for Poles, but also a profound reminder of the path that Poland has traveled and what it continues to build. He emphasized that Poles honor generations that dreamed, fought and ultimately restored the sovereign Polish state.
The Ambassador recalled the words of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who stated this year in Gdansk: “Niepodległość to wspólna sprawa” (Independence is a common cause). “This is not only a personal achievement, but a common responsibility, a res publica. We celebrate the miracle of unity, when after many years of division Poles from different regions and with different views united and rebuilt their state,” the diplomat noted.
He emphasized that Poland’s greatest triumphs were never the result of unanimity, but rather the result of solidarity. According to the ambassador, patriotism does not mean opposing one Pole to another, but rather unity and joint construction of something greater. Drawing parallels with the history of Poland, Lukaszewicz stated that the thoughts of Poles naturally turn to the Ukrainian people, who are today fighting for the same thing that Poles fought for not so long ago - for the right to live in freedom, dignity and sovereignty.
The ambassador emphasized that today Poland is a strong and free state, a modern democratic country, an active member of the EU and NATO, and a stable partner in a changing world.
He mentioned Poland's economic achievements, as well as the launch of the first Polish military satellite, emphasizing that the country's strength comes not only from economic or political successes, but above all from the unity of society and the readiness of each generation to take responsibility.
Lukaszewicz noted that independence does not exist in isolation, and freedom in the modern world is interconnected, therefore the security of one nation strengthens the security of all. He separately commented on the recent attack on the Polish railway, which Warsaw considers an act of sabotage. According to him, Poland knows terrorists and opponents well, and these threats will not break its resolve.
At the same time, the ambassador thanked Poland's allies and partners, in particular Ukraine, NATO and EU countries, as well as states whose military contingents are stationed on the territory of Poland. "You are with us, and we are with you," he noted.
Poland became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of Ukraine on December 2, 1991. Diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Poland were established on January 4, 1992, after which the Polish Embassy in Kyiv and the Ukrainian Embassy in Warsaw opened in 1992.
