“Back on track” is the motto with which Poland takes over the Visegrad Group (V4) presidency. “The slogan is not only about economic recovery or a simple return to pre-pandemic projects and activities. It is about restoring mutual trust and effective solidarity in the face of unprecedented challenges and, at the same time, about rethinking Central Europe, our values, and aspirations which are in line with the new conditions,” emphasised Minister Jacek Czaputowicz during a webinar organised by the Polish Institute of International Affairs and the Centre for Eastern Studies.

The chief of Polish diplomacy met with Olivér Várhelyi to discuss European Neighbourhood Policy funding under the new Multiannual Financial Framework, the future of the Eastern Partnership, southern neighbourhood cooperation and enlargement policy.

“From the very beginning of the crisis in Syria, Poland has been present in the Middle East region, providing necessary humanitarian aid for the civilian population. Since 2012, we have been engaged in bilateral and multilateral humanitarian aid for Syria and its neighbouring countries,” said Undersecretary of State Paweł Jabłoński during today’s conference “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”.

On July 1st 2020 Poland takes the lead in the Visegrad Group. "Back on track" will be the motto of this Polish Presidency.

“Effective use of the opportunities offered by modern digital technology in health prevention and care helps contain the COVID-19 pandemic,” emphasised Minister Jacek Czaputowicz during a ministerial video conference on the use of digital technology in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, held on 1 July this year.

On 30 June 2020, Minister Jacek Czaputowicz took part in a video conference of foreign ministers of the Three Seas Initiative, organised by Estonia. During the virtual meeting, the Estonian side presented the preparations for the Three Seas Summit, which will take place in Tallinn on 19-20 October 2020.

Despite the pandemic and the international situation brought by it, Polish presidential elections abroad had a record turnout. District electoral commissions in Polish diplomatic and consular missions received a great majority of ballot papers that were sent under postal vote.

“I would like to state Poland’s willingness to settle Sudan’s debt on terms that will be favourable for Sudan and will foster the development of Polish-Sudanese economic and political relations,” said Minister Jacek Czaputowicz during a virtual Sudan Partnership Conference co-hosted by Germany, Sudan, the European Union, and the United Nations.

“On behalf of the Polish government and Polish Diplomacy I would like to thank you for your commitment and active participation in providing assistance to those who need help in the fight against the pandemic,” said Deputy Minister Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk during an online meeting with representatives of the Polish community in North and South America, Europe, and Asia who took part in the Polonia4Neighbours action.