The head of the Polish government met with the leader of the Belarusian opposition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The main topics of discussion covered the situation in Belarus, the Belarusian government's support for Russia during the conflict in Ukraine, activities of the Belarusian democratic opposition and assistance to civil society.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki took part in a military briefing at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz in the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Province. The Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Mariusz Blaszczak met with the NATO EFP multinational battalion battle group soldiers. The countries of the North Atlantic Alliance decided after the NATO Madrid Summit to relocate the command of the US Army’s V Corps to Poland.

On Saturday, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki paid a visit to Tczew. This town will rebuild an 18th-century bridge destroyed during the Second World War. The district of Tczew will receive more than PLN 60 million from the Government’s Strategic Investment Programme to restore the historic river crossing. The town will also establish a branch of the Gdańsk-based Museum of the Second World War.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki attended the opening ceremony of the 11th session of the World Urban Forum in Katowice. The motto of this year’s edition is “Transforming Our Cities for a Better Urban Future”. The event aims to discuss sustainable urban development in an international group. It is also about raising awareness of the importance of sustainable urbanisation, exchanging experiences and gathering knowledge, and building global and regional cooperation networks.

The head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, together with Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defence Hanna Maliar, opened in Warsaw an exhibition of Russian military equipment destroyed by Ukraine. Minister Michał Dworczyk highlighted the heroism and determination of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians in defending not only their country but also Poland and the whole of Europe.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki participated in the ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the foundation of Fighting Solidarity. The anti-communist underground organisation was founded in 1982 in Wrocław. Its founder was Kornel Morawiecki. The goal of the organisation was the independence of Poland. The celebratory event took place at the Museum of Cursed Soldiers and Political Prisoners of the Polish People's Republic in Warsaw.

Today saw the end of the two-day European Council summit in Brussels, devoted, inter alia, to the war in Ukraine and its consequences, as well as the prospect of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries’ membership in the EU. EU leaders have decided to grant the candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. The European Council has also approved financial aid for Ukraine in the amount of EUR 9 billion.

During the ongoing summit of the European Council in Brussels, EU leaders have decided to grant Ukraine and Moldova EU candidate status. This is a very important step on these countries’ path towards the Community, especially in view of the war in Ukraine. Poland was particularly active in striving for the award of candidate status to its struggling neighbour. As Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki emphasised, just 3 months ago this seemed impossible. However, the efforts of Polish diplomacy have proved successful and brought the desired effect.

With government support, multi-purpose arched-roof halls will be built in rural and urban-rural communes. Thanks to them, the inhabitants of small localities will be able to play sports all year round. The government will allocate approximately PLN 80 million for this purpose. The launch of the construction of lightweight sports halls was announced by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Sport and Tourism Kamil Bortniczuk. The head of government stressed that the constriction of the halls is a great opportunity for many young people who want to take care of their health. About 1000 such places will be created throughout Poland.

During the meeting, the head of Polish government has outlined the key areas of our country's foreign policy. The numerous challenges connected to Russia’s aggressive actions demand a firm response. Prime Minister emphasised that Poland is determined to change the reality.