The telephone conversation, which took place on the initiative of Pakistan, focused on the situation in Kashmir.

Held on India’s initiative, the call aimed to present India’s perspective on the modification of the status of the Jammu and Kashmir state.

Poland and The United States are pleased to announce details of the upcoming Warsaw Process Working Groups. These working groups will drive momentum on areas of consensus to advance our shared security interests in the Middle East and enhance regional cooperation.

“Providing children protection and prevention of grave violations of their rights shall remain a fundamental priority within the UN,” – stressed Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz in his speech during the open debate on the children and armed conflict. The event inaugurated Polish presidency of the UN Security Council throughout August.

“I highly value the current state of relations between our countries. Iraq is one of Poland’s key partners in the Middle East,” said the Undersecretary of State Maciej Lang to summarise current bilateral relations on his visit to Iraq.

On Thursday, August 1, 2019, we mark the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Rising. Every year, at 5 p.m. on this day, alarm sirens are heard on the streets of Warsaw. The city comes to a halt. In holding a minute of silence, Warsaw residents pay tribute to the fallen insurgents and those who survived.

On 1-2 August, Minister Czaputowicz will visit New York, where he will take part in a UN Security Council open debate on children and armed conflict.

“Today we bow our heads together in memory of the Warsaw Insurgents, the heroes of those days from 75 years ago. We owe them a debt of gratitude for freedom — a great gift that we can enjoy today,” Minister Jacek Czaputowicz said during a meeting with young people at the Warsaw Rising Museum. It was also attended by German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas.

“The minister’s visit continues the tradition of key German politicians participating in the commemoration of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising. It is also a proof of Germany’s and Poland’s close relations and the importance both sides attach to an honest and intensive dialogue,” said Minister Jacek Czaputowicz during a press conference summarising the first day of the visit of German Minister of Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas to Poland.

“Protection of civilians during military conflicts is a priority area strictly related to international humanitarian law. We focus primarily on the groups most affected by military operations and discrimination, that is women, children, people with disabilities and religious minorities,” said Minister Jacek Czaputowicz during a meeting with the diplomatic corps on the occasion of Poland taking over the UN Security Council presidency in August.