Polish President Karol Nawrocki faces criticism for not including foreign ministry officials in his Washington meeting with Donald Trump, but asserts that presidential delegation oversight remains standard.
Leaked Documents and Diplomatic Tensions
The visit has been surrounded by controversy since leaked documents first surfaced about the planned discussions between Nawrocki and the US administration. The Polish president will hold meetings at the White House without the presence of any foreign ministry representatives, including those stationed at the Polish Embassy in Washington.
Rafal Leskiewicz Responds to Criticism
Leak commissions deny the necessity of government representatives for this type of visits, while maintaining that cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been secured during the visit’s preparation. Nawrocki clarifies that it has never been a rule for foreign ministry officials to accompany presidents on international visits; the president is the head of the delegation and has the right to determine its composition.
Delegation Composition and Dialogue Topics
The delegation composition of the Polish President Karol Nawrocki includes Marcin Przydacz, head of the International Policy Bureau, who is responsible for contacts with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After the Washington visit, both the meetings in Italy and the Vatican will be documented, with the reports sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Washington Visit Provisions
The main topic of the Washington visit will be security issues and maintaining the current presence of American military forces in Poland, as well as economic cooperation (including energy). In addition, there will be a military parade organized by Donald Trump for the Polish president, and a visit to Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers is also planned.
