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Poland and the United Kingdom will sign a new defence and security treaty in London on Wednesday, in a move to strengthen cooperation between the two North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies as concerns over regional security heighten.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the agreement as a historic step, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the pact represented the most significant advancement in defence ties between the two countries in decades.
The treaty is expected to expand collaboration in areas such as joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, cyber security and health security, according to the Polish government.
Starmer said the agreement would help both nations respond more effectively to modern security threats, including those that are less visible but still dangerous, adding that closer cooperation would strengthen long-term security for both countries.
“Our collective work together will keep our countries safe for years to come,” Starmer said.
Tusk noted that Poland’s location along the borders of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine has made regional instability a lasting concern for Warsaw.
He said Poland’s growing defence partnerships with European allies, alongside its alliance with the United States, were intended to guarantee the country’s security.
Poland currently spends more than 4.8 per cent of its gross domestic product on defence, the highest within NATO this year.
Earlier this month, Warsaw signed a loan agreement with the European Commission valued at nearly €44 billion to support the modernisation of its military and arms industry.
The latest agreement follows a defence and cooperation treaty signed between Poland and France last year, which included mutual assistance and defence commitments.
