The Governments of the United States and Poland convened the 15th session of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue in Washington on April 22, 2024. The meeting focused on reaffirming the strong bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The commitment to defend NATO territory was reiterated, with both sides emphasizing the importance of collective security and readiness.
During the dialogue, the United States commended Poland on the 25th anniversary of its NATO accession and expressed support for Poland's robust defense spending and modernization efforts. The ongoing cooperation to counter Russia's aggression against Ukraine was highlighted, including joint efforts to provide military assistance and humanitarian relief.
Economic sanctions against Russia were discussed as a means to increase pressure and deter further aggression. The economic and trade partnership between the U.S. and Poland was emphasized as resilient and expanding, with a focus on energy security and clean energy cooperation.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, expressing concerns about authoritarianism in Russia and Belarus. The dialogue also touched on the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and the importance of upholding the rules-based international order.
The Strategic Dialogue, which featured representatives from various government departments, concluded with a shared interest in deepening the bilateral partnership and plans for future dialogues. The next annual meeting is set to take place in Warsaw in early 2025.
