Ambassador Brzezinski: we are better allies, we are better friends

U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski on Friday took part in the 5th edition of Our Future Forum conference in Warsaw.

The American diplomat spoke, among other things, about the situation beyond Poland's eastern border. In his opinion, the world experiences a pivotal moment in history.

Brzezinski also praised Polish people for all the support they have offered to Ukrainian refugees and reminded that U.S. President Joe Biden had also expressed his gratidute for this "reactive mobilization".

"What you are doing is incredible. The support you are giving to the people of Ukraine is making such a difference and it is seen around the world," he said.

"The young people of Poland have stepped up in remarkable ways to help your neighbours in need. I’m so proud of what the young generation has accomplished," the ambassador said.

Addressing the audience, he said the young Poles had "introduced yourselves to the world in the most profoundly beautiful way because you have done something larger than yourself – you’ve helped a neighbour in need, you have led with heart and empathy in welcoming millions of refugees here".

"And I’ve seen particularly young people in the lines of cars heading east to border in Medyka, heading east to the border crossing in Korczowa and so forth."

Brzezinski also stressed "the U.S.-Polish relationship, in the times of crisis, is also now reaching new heights". "We are better allies, we are better friends, we have never done as much together as we are doing now."

"On military, security, on humanitarian relief, on business to business, on bringing our people together – it’s been an incredible moment in the American-Polish relationship," the ambassador added.

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