1.1999 March 12 joined NATO, in May 20041joined the European Union and in February 2007 12 joined the Schengen Agreement. Advocate that the EU and NATO continue to expand eastward. In 20 13, the Polish government continued its rational and pragmatic diplomatic line, and its foreign policy took "serving Poland, building Europe and understanding the world" as its mission, paying more attention to realistic interests and strategic balance: politically and economically, it relied on NATO and the United States for security and defense, being good neighbors and friendly, actively building an all-round diplomatic pattern, striving to play a greater role in the EU and NATO and increase its influence in regional and international affairs. Now it maintains diplomatic relations with 189 countries.

The two countries have established diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level. In 2004, the two countries established a friendly and cooperative partnership. 20 1 165438 February, the relationship between the two countries was upgraded to a strategic partnership.

Third, continue to focus on "relying on the EU to promote economic and social development and strengthen its position and role in the EU" and advocate strengthening unity and concerted action within the EU. Attach great importance to the construction of the EU single market and energy security, and advocate the construction of a more competitive, open and secure EU. It advocates strengthening the role of EU institutions, improving the efficiency of decision-making and promoting the EU to play a more important role in the international arena. Its status and influence in the EU have improved. 20 13 European Council President Van Rompuy, European Parliament Speaker Schulz and European Commission President Barroso visited Poland successively. 20 14 In August, Polish Prime Minister Tusk was elected President of the European Council and took office in February 16 for a term of two and a half years.

Porter relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in Poland. High-level exchanges between the two countries have become increasingly frequent, and pragmatic cooperation in various fields has been deepening. Germany is Poland's largest trading partner, Poland's largest exporter and the largest net contributor to the EU budget. One fifth of Poland's total foreign investment comes from Germany. 20 13 March, Polish Prime Minister Tusk and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attended the opening ceremony of the Hanover Electronic Information and Communication Technology Expo. Considering that France is a traditional ally, the two sides have active exchanges in the fields of security, politics, economy and humanities. 20 13 polish president komorowski and prime minister tusk visit France respectively. It plays a more prominent role in the Weimar Triangle (Germany, France, Poland) mechanism. Regard Britain as an important ally of NATO, have a good foundation of traditional cooperation with Britain, and have similar views on the EU single market.

The relationship between Poland and the United States is of special significance. It regards the United States as the most important partner outside Europe, and it is one of only three allies who resolutely support the United States to use force against Iraq and send troops to participate in the war in the first place. In recent years, with the decline of American ability to lead global affairs and the shift of strategic focus, its policy toward the United States has become more rational and pragmatic. 2065438+In September 2003, Polish President komorowski visited the United States. 20 14 In March and June, US Vice President Biden and President Obama visited Poland successively. Poland regards NATO and the United States as important pillars of Poland's national security, supports deepening transatlantic cooperation and NATO's eastward expansion, adheres to the principle of common defense, actively participates in the formulation of NATO's new strategy and the reconstruction of Afghanistan, and has sent more than 1700 troops to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan (as of August 1965, 438+04). After the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis, NATO was called to station troops in Poland for a long time.

Sixth, attach importance to economic and trade cooperation with Russia. 20 13 relations between Poland and Russia have turned cold due to the situation in Ukraine. Poland has a tough stance on sanctions against Russia. Russia banned the import of EU agricultural products, resulting in heavy losses in agricultural exports. 20 13 1, Chairman of Russian State Duma naresh Jin visited Bo. Attach great importance to the EU's "Eastern Partnership Program". Ukraine is regarded as an important strategic partner. Since the turmoil in Ukraine in 10, Poland has been actively involved in mediation since 20 13, 165438. From 2065438 to March 2004, under the mediation of the foreign ministers of Poland, Germany and France, the two sides of the Ukrainian conflict reached a ceasefire agreement. After the formation of the new Ukrainian government, Poland strongly supported the new government to stabilize the situation in Ukraine.

7. Poland attaches importance to and pays attention to human rights issues. Poland's modern experience in fighting for human rights, democracy and freedom is worth learning from other countries. The violation of human rights is a great damage to current international security, and the protection and promotion of human rights should be the common responsibility of all countries. Support the UN Human Rights Council to play a greater role.