103 years ago, the Poles fought an extremely important battle for the history of our country, but also for the future of the whole of Europe. The Battle of Warsaw, which stopped plans to spread the Bolshevik Revolution to Western Europe - is considered to be the 18th on the list of landmark battles of the world. To commemorate this special event, Poland celebrates the Armed Forces Day. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki took part in ceremonies at Józef Piłsudski Square in Warsaw, among others.

We have increased Poland's financial capabilities. The money taken away from tax mafias and VAT criminals can now be used to improve our country’s internal and external security. This is what Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński said today during his visit to Zawichost. We are enlarging the army, raising defence spending, procuring modern equipment and safeguarding the Polish border. We want to be strong enough that any potential aggressor knows we will manage to defend ourselves.

The security of Poles is of paramount importance to us. We have taken numerous measures to that end, including enlarging the army, creating a border barrier, increasing defence spending and procuring modern military equipment. Yet, these are just some of our defence-related undertakings. For some time now, a serious threat to our security has been illegal immigration. The European Commission is introducing a compulsory migrant relocation scheme with no exemptions. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited Stężyce today, where he stressed Poland's opposition to this plan. Polish families will not live in fear in their own country. We will not allow Poland to descend into the kind of chaos seen in countries that admit people of uncertain status. We want Poles to have their say on illegal migration, so we will ask them about it in a referendum.

As early as 15 August 2023, a grand parade of the Polish Army will take place on Warsaw's Wisłostrada route. To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw and, at the same time, Armed Forces Day, we will present the latest equipment with which we are equipping the Polish Armed Forces. The parade will feature as many as 200 units of military equipment and 92 aircraft, assisted by 2,000 soldiers. Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński stressed that this parade will be special because it will showcase the modernisation of our military, which we are implementing to ensure the security of our Homeland.

We are rebuilding the Polish Army - creating new units, increasing the number of troops and modernizing equipment. Many years of neglect in the Polish Army and decisions on mass liquidations of military units - especially in the east of Poland - have weakened the defense potential of our country. Since 2015, we have undertaken to repair our country's finances, and thanks to this we can today rebuild the strength of the Polish Army. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with soldiers and commanders of the Naval Command Battalion in Wejherowo, where he received reports on the increased manning of military units. Increased funding for the development of our army allows us to recruit new soldiers and equip them with state-of-the-art equipment.

In Kwidzyn, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stressed that the government must serve Polish entrepreneurs. Lower taxes, good infrastructure and numerous government programmes are some of the elements that influence the dynamic development of Polish businesses. Investment in the regions also means new jobs and the economic development of our local governments. We can see that our domestic companies are more often present in the implementation of local investments.

In connection with provocations on our eastern border and escalating tensions in the region, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. At the base of the 14th Suwałki Anti-Tank Regiment named after Józef Piłsudski, on the Suwałki Isthmus, the politicians discussed the security and protection of our countries' borders and responses to any provocations. The meeting of politicians in such a strategic place as the Suwałki Isthmus is intended to send a clear signal that our countries have a common position with regard to hybrid threats.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced that he would meet with the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda at the Suwałki Gap. This is related to the provocations on our eastern border and the escalation of tension in the region. Cooperation with Lithuania is essential in the face of those provocations. At the same time, we remain in constant contact with our NATO allies. We are strengthening our border protection and will not allow ourselves to be provoked.

Since 2015, we have introduced changes in our policy related to local governments. We support investments in villages, municipalities, small and large cities. We are providing record funds from the state budget for the development of local Poland. In 2023, local government units will receive extra founds in the amount of PLN 14 billion for their purposes. This would not be possible without tightening the tax system and repairing public finances. Thanks to numerous government programmes, investments beneficial to people are being implemented all over Poland: renovation of roads, construction of new bicycle paths, modern schools and sports halls, renovation of hospitals and clinics.

The history of our homeland is marked by the struggle for the freedom and independence of Poland and the Polish people. As a nation that has never surrendered, we have repeatedly put up steadfast resistance to those who wanted to enslave us. On 1 August 1944, the Warsaw Uprising broke out. The uprising of the people of Warsaw against the German occupiers lasted 63 days - tens of thousands of Poles suffered the highest price in the fight for freedom. It was the greatest act of resistance in Nazi-occupied Europe. On the 79th anniversary of the Uprising, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki paid tribute to the heroism and memory of those who died at that time. The head of the government laid flowers at memorial sites and took part in solemn celebrations. The Prime Minister also met with the Insurgents, who continue to bear witness to history and patriotism for future generations.