Conversation between the presidents of Poland and Lithuania. "Historical lessons take on new meaning"

Karol Nawrocki met at the Presidential Palace with the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda.

Poland and Lithuania are united not only by centuries of history and close proximity, but above all by common interests, strategic partnership and responsibility for the security of our part of Europe and the entire eastern flank of NATO, said Nawrocki at a joint conference with Nauseda.

The President emphasized the common perspective of Poland and Lithuania on international affairs and security issues.

Poland and Lithuania understand perfectly well that the greatest threat to the security of our region remains the aggressive policy of the Russian Federation. Therefore, our common priority must be strengthening NATO's eastern flank, Nawrocki emphasized.

As he said, Russia is conducting hybrid actions against the countries of our region, using cyber attacks, disinformation, sabotage and pressure on the borders.

Unfortunately, we share this experience with Lithuania, and the answer must be close allied cooperation and consistent strengthening of the resilience of our countries, Nawrocki emphasized.

He added that "the issue of the agreement between the United States and Russia regarding the supply of Russian diesel oil to world markets also requires joint reflection." Stabilizing the energy situation should not lead to weakening the pressure on Russia or undermining the security of the countries in our region, the president added.

Today, Lithuania and Poland are working together for a safe, free and united Europe, said Lithuanian President Gitans Nauseda after a meeting with President Karol Nawrocki at the Presidential Palace.

Once again, I confirm with satisfaction that we are not only strategic partners and neighbors, but also true, close friends, said Nauseda after the meeting with Nawrocki.

He pointed out that Tuesday's meeting is also related to the 235th anniversary of the adoption of the Act of Mutual Pledge of the Two Nations, which, in his opinion, reminds us that the alliance of Lithuania and Poland was based "not only on common history", but also on the ability to agree on common goals - while respecting the equality and independence of both countries.

According to Nauseda, in the face of the current situation, including the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine, these "historical lessons take on new meaning." As he pointed out, 235 years ago Poland and Lithuania were united by a common commitment to maintain their statehood. Today, Lithuania and Poland are working together for a safe, free and united Europe, said Nauseda.

The President of Lithuania announced that during the meeting with Nawrocki, he presented him the goals and priorities of Lithuania in the upcoming presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2027, which, in his opinion, result from the "geopolitical realities of Europe". The key issues for Lithuania will include, among others: security, defense, resilience and competitiveness. It will also focus, Nauseda added, on the enlargement of the European Union, as well as on the EU's internal security and the protection of its external borders.

Nauseda added that the issue of security and defense was also discussed during the meeting. As he noted, both countries are the target of hybrid attacks, sabotage and disinformation campaigns and "repeated airspace violations." Nauseda emphasized the need to counteract the mentioned threats and increase pressure on Russia through, among others, sanctions.

He also emphasized that Lithuania has requested to conduct joint military exercises with the participation of the three Baltic states and Poland at the Selonia training ground in Latvia next spring.

The proximity of our countries and the ability to act together constitute a solid basis for building a stronger, more united and safer region. I am convinced that by consistently strengthening mutual trust, we will achieve tangible results that will benefit the inhabitants of both our countries, he added.

President Karol Nawrocki emphasized that the strategic partnership between Poland and Lithuania must also be based on respect for the rights of national minorities.

He said he was happy with the successful mission of his and the President of Lithuania's advisors; he also expressed hope that it would allow sharing "good information" soon.

I would like to thank the president for his interest in the fate of the school in the Trakai region, in Połuknie. This is an expression of openness also to signals coming from the Polish minority, from the Polish president, thank you for this conversation and for this openness of the president - he emphasized.

At the end of July, 15 Polish social organizations in Lithuania appealed to the highest authorities in Vilnius and Warsaw to protect Polish schools in Lithuania.

Pursuant to the decision of the Trakai district authorities, from the last school year, the Polish Primary School named after Andrzej Stelmachowski in Stare Troki (about 100 students) lost its status as an independent school. She was included in the Polish high school in Trakai. As of September 1, 2026, the Junior High School lost its independence. Longin Komołowski in Połuknie (about 120 students) and will become a branch of the Polish Junior High School. Henryk Sienkiewicz in Landwarów.