At its meeting today, the working group for polar affair (the so-called Polar Task Force) discussed efficient polar policy management, challenges related to sea and ocean pollution, effective digital diplomacy tools in promoting Poland’s polar policy and new international initiatives of Polish scientists.

During a meeting with representatives of several ministries, the deputy head of Polish diplomacy outlined the achievements of Poland’s presidency of the Berlin Process, particularly the results of the Poznan Summit held in July 2019.

“I thank you for your effort, everyday work and diligence in fulfilling this honourable, but sometimes difficult mission in the consular service,” Minister Jacek Czaputowicz said at a ceremony to honour Jakub Wawrzyniak, Polish Consul General in Cologne, with the Consul of the Year Award.

“Having in mind the diversity of the Polish community in the world – its different groups, countries and needs – we seek to come up with new initiatives to match this richness,” the deputy foreign minister said at today’s meeting with representatives of the Polish community and Poles from Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Brazil.

“Good memories of the time spent in our country will encourage programme participants to become Poland’s informal ambassadors,” said deputy chief of Polish diplomacy during today’s event. Speaking to scholarship holders, Deputy Minister Jabłoński emphasised that Polish scholarship programmes share a common goal: encourage talented youth to come to Poland and study at its top universities. “I am convinced that it is an investment with a high return rate,” pointed out the deputy MFA head.

Revitalising the multilateral system and creating multidimensional and sustainable connectivity between Europe and Asia were the main topics discussed at the ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Madrid.

The main goal of Polish foreign minister’s visit to Qatar was participation in the Doha Forum 2019.

On 15-16 December 2019, Minister Jacek Czaputowicz will take part in ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Madrid.

“Alongside our historical dialogue which remains at the top of the bilateral agenda, Poland and Ukraine would like to search for new forms of cooperation, with particular focus on the economy. If we complete infrastructural projects, modernize border crossings on the Ukrainian side and streamline rail and sea transport between our countries, we will boost our joint economic potential,” Polish deputy foreign minister said at a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Vasyl Bodnar.