Polish President Andrzej Duda, accompanied by his wife Agata Kornahaser-Duda, is visiting China, where he held extensive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. There, Duda conveyed Poland’s viewpoint on the Ukraine war and Europe’s security landscape.
“I presented our point of view on the security situation in Europe and the world, above all in our part of Europe,” Duda told reporters after his meeting in Beijing.
Duda expressed his hope that China would support international efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution in regard to Russian aggression in Ukraine. He emphasized that any resolution must adhere to international law and respect Ukraine’s recognized borders.
“I hope that China will support efforts to strive for a peaceful end to the war waged by Russia in Ukraine,” he stated while highlighting the importance of the legality and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The Polish president chose not to divulge any details of their private discussion, noting it would be inappropriate to reveal sensitive diplomatic conversations. However, he assured that he had provided a comprehensive explanation of Poland’s stance, even referencing historical contexts to better illustrate his points.
Responding to inquiries about whether Beijing would engage in the peace process regarding Ukraine, Duda mentioned that China has its way of participating in global affairs, emphasizing China’s status as a world power and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
The meeting, which lasted four hours, also covered significant agreements on exporting Polish food products to China. President Duda highlighted the impending “regionalization,” which would allow Polish poultry producers to sell their products in China by the end of the year, a move he described as historic for Poland’s agricultural sector.
“We will be the fourth country in the world, alongside France and the United States, to have this regionalization,” Duda explained.
Additionally, Duda revealed that the Chinese authorities had informed him of the imminent implementation of visa-free travel for Polish citizens, allowing them to enter China without a visa for stays of up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visits, and transit purposes. This development is expected to enhance bilateral relations and increase personal and business exchanges between the two nations.
