Poland and its existence was a guarantor of stability and this was demonstrated by the Second World War. Its breakage was the beginning of the disaster, Andrzej Duda said at the National Independence Day celebration in Warsaw's Pilsudski Square. The president also said that “world order” requires Ukraine to return to its borders before the 2014 attack.
– Today we are part of the free world not only culturally, but also politically, – emphasized Andrzej Duda during the celebration of the National Independence Day on Monday in Warsaw's Pilsudski Square. – We are a part of large national societies, the European Union, but first of all, we are NATO, – the president added.
“We are the keystone in all these communities,” Duda said. “Today, all allies led by the USA, which is the guarantor of security, understand this,” he emphasized.
Independence Day celebration continues. The president spoke
The president emphasized that “as some people think, it is a necessary dream that today Europe can ensure its security”. – For the security of Europe and the world, it is necessary to strengthen the Euro-Atlantic relations, – he emphasized. – If we are strong and responsible, peace will be established in our part of Europe and the independent and sovereign Republic of Poland will remain stable, said Duda.
The President spoke about respecting the territorial integrity of all countries, especially Ukraine, which, according to him, “must return to its borders before the Russian attack, not only in 2022, but the first border in 2014.” – This is what security, world order and compliance with international laws require, – stressed Duda.
President Andrzej Duda during the celebration of National Independence Day PAP/Paweł Supernak
Celebration of National Independence Day with the participation of President Andrzej DudaPAP/Pavel Supernak
National Independence Day celebration with the participation of, among others, President Duda and his wife Agatha Kornhauser-Duda, Speaker of the Seimas Simon Holounia and President of the Senate Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska at noon in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw.
In the Belvedere Palace, President Duda presented state orders and then went to the Divine Temple, where a holy ceremony for the Motherland was held.
Holy Mosque for the Motherland in the Divine Temple in WarsawPAP/Albert Zawada
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National Independence Day is celebrated in Poland on November 11. In 1918, the supreme command of the Polish army was given to Józef Piłsudski. This holiday was established by the Sejm of the Republic of Poland in 1937, abolished in 1945, and restored by law in 1989.
Main photo source: Paweł Supernak/PAP
