Unconditional Friendship and Shared Security

The meeting of the prime ministers took place on the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Armenia, which occurred on 26 February 1992.

“Today, relations between Poland and Armenia are based on unconditional friendship. There is no conflict of interest. We share common views,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a statement after the delegation meeting.

Proof of the very good bilateral relations is the agreement signed today between the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Poland and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia on military-technical cooperation. The agreement was signed by Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan.

“We believe that military cooperation for the security of the entire region is in the interest of both Poland and Armenia. Our nations know the price paid when one is left alone,” the Prime Minister stated.

The signed agreement means more joint training, exchange of experience, and practical military cooperation.

The Armenian Prime Minister had not visited Poland at such a high level for a long time.

“I consider this visit a new stage, an impulse for our bilateral relations,” emphasised Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

In his remarks, the Polish Prime Minister referred to the period when Poland placed great hope in building diplomatic relations with states that emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

“Poland was always at the forefront of those recognising the independence and statehood of newly emerging states. It was a time when we felt a particularly strong sense of shared history,” he said.

According to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, what particularly connected these countries at the time was shared sensitivity and a similar understanding of history, opportunities, threats, and aspirations.

Armenia’s Path to the European Union

One of the key topics of today’s meeting was Armenia’s accession to the European Union.

“Poland was, is, and will remain an advocate of wise — and when necessary, cautious — and very pragmatic enlargement of the European Union. If needed, we will also support reforms of the EU so that more states and nations enjoying freedom, independence, and security can become part of it,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured.

In his view, Armenia’s aspirations and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s personal determination to chart a European path for his country are fully justified.

The Prime Minister recalled that countries united within the European Union derive enormous benefits from acting together. Unity among states and nations sharing a similar political culture and commitment to similar values is absolutely invaluable.

Ending the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

In his statement, Prime Minister Donald Tusk also referred to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s personal role in efforts to end it.

“In Poland, we admire Armenia’s efforts and Prime Minister Pashinyan’s personal commitment to ending the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We know how much courage, vision, and political skill this required,” the Prime Minister said.

In his opinion, in times of strategic uncertainty, geopolitical change, and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, this example should resonate with politicians worldwide. Peace is possible, even when emotions run very high.

“We highly value Poland’s support for reforms in Armenia, as well as in the peace process currently taking place in our region,” said Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

According to the Armenian leader, Poland is an example of a country that, despite difficult historical experiences, chose the path of peace, freedom, and democratic state-building.