Deputy Prime Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, has met Martin Pfister, the head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport in the Polish Ministry of Defence in Warsaw on 26 March 2026.
The Ministers have discussed their countries’ experiences in education and training.

- Three weeks of training per year is normal for young Swiss people. I think that this is a programme that is worth taking inspiration from, and that is worth analysing. The Minister has promised to share data on how this training is conducted, its quality and characteristics, for which I am grateful. Switzerland is an extraordinary example for the whole world on how to build social integration and the capability for universal defence, not just in specific individuals - stressed the Deputy Prime Minister, W. Kosiniak-Kamysz, during the greeting of his guest

Bilateral cooperation in the area of security and defence and the analysis of the current geopolitical situation in Europe were also among the main topics of the talks. The Ministers have put special focus on matters of civil protection and building societal resilience, in which Switzerland has many years of experience.

The possibility of coordinating activities within international organizations and the potential for cooperation of defence industries have also been discussed. The meeting was also an opportunity to exchange opinions on the challenges facing the European system of security, and the role of neutral countries in stabilizing the region.

- Poland is a leader when it comes to European security. We can learn a lot from Polish experiences in the area of contributing to a country’s defence. This is also an important contribution to the security of the whole of Europe. For this, I am extremely thankful - said the head of the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport after the meeting The Deputy Prime Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, has pointed to the main areas of Polish-Swiss cooperation, as well as potential avenues to intensify them.

- We have a great cooperation in the area of training our armoured units and special units. Our soldiers also train in the programme for Leopard tanks. Special forces soldiers also cooperate, for which I am thankful. We are working on an agreement on military education. I have also invited the Minister to take part in the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, which takes place in the first week of September. It is one of the most important exhibitions of this type in the world, third after London and Paris in terms of influence, serving to promote the defence industry and sign contracts - noted the Polish Minister of Defence.

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