Deputy Foreign Minister Artur Harazim noted that in recent years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ priority was to create a more efficient visa system. He pointed out that it was made possible by amending the law and optimising its application, and by implementing better organisational, IT, and legislative solutions. The deputy head of Polish diplomacy emphasised that one of the measures aimed at improving the system was the package of “remedial acts” of 2025. The changes that have been implemented are already yielding positive results, which are felt primarily by visa applicants. When discussing access to visas for Türkiye’s citizens, Deputy Minister Hacı Ali Özel presented the greatest challenges and steps taken by the Turkish side. Both sides recognised the need for further cooperation and information sharing in order to develop solutions that address current demands.    

In the context of consular cooperation, Deputy Minister Harazim stressed that one of the most important tasks carried out by Polish consuls is to provide the citizens with effective consular assistance and protection, in particular in the event of an emergency in the host country. In this respect, productive cooperation between Poland and Türkiye, based on the 1987 bilateral consular convention, is of key importance.

The deputy ministers highlighted the excellent relations between the two countries and their readiness to continue developing them.

 

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