The meeting was attended by Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Robert Kupiecki and Deputy Director of the ​Department for Strategic Communications and Countering Foreign Disinformation Konrad Adamowicz.

Deputy Minister Robert Kupiecki congratulated the representatives of the contest-winning organisations and highlighted the key part Regional Centres for International Debate play in promoting knowledge about the Polish foreign policy priorities and disseminating fact-checked information around international issues. He also noted RCIDs’ vital role in boosting the society’s resilience to disinformation and raising awareness of the related threats.

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RCIDs serve as a bridge between the government’s foreign policy and local communities, enabling citizens to better understand international challenges and the strategic directions of the state’s activity. Through collaboration with regional partners, Regional Centres for International Debate make room for constructive debate and foster information resilience among the population.