Poland Invites Türkiye to EU Foreign Ministers Meeting Focused on European Security
Hakan Fidan
Poland has officially invited Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to participate in an upcoming informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Warsaw, scheduled for May 7–8, as the bloc re-evaluates its security strategy amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The summit, held under Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, will focus on recalibrating Europe’s security landscape, and Türkiye’s presence is expected to underscore its strategic role in the region.
Türkiye’s NATO Role Central to Discussions
Speaking with Turkish journalists in Warsaw, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Anna Radwan highlighted that European security is the top priority of Poland’s rotating presidency.
“Geopolitical changes triggered by Russia’s military aggression require comprehensive and adaptable security policies,” Radwan stated.
She emphasized Türkiye’s status as NATO’s second-largest military force and said it will play an essential role in shaping Europe’s future defense architecture.
Strategic Geography: Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean
Radwan underscored Türkiye’s critical geopolitical position, straddling the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean, and affirmed Poland’s support for integrating Türkiye into future EU-NATO security structures.
“Türkiye is a major power with strategic positioning in both the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean,” she said.
She also highlighted growing bilateral military cooperation between the two countries, including joint military exercises and defense training initiatives, signaling deepening defense ties between Warsaw and Ankara.
