The Armaments Agency has confirmed that a June meeting between former President Andrzej Duda and Gen. Artur Kuptel followed established protocols, despite controversy surrounding the presence of a private fintech executive.<\/p>\n
Recent reports revealed that former President Andrzej Duda met with the head of the Armaments Agency, Gen. Artur Kuptel, in June. The meeting was also attended by Dawid Ro\u017cek, founder of the fintech firm ZEN.COM, where Duda serves on the supervisory board. Media reports suggested the discussion touched upon drone procurement for the Polish Armed Forces.<\/p>\n
Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, Deputy Minister of National Defense, stated that all security procedures were followed and the incident was immediately reported to the services. She noted that General Kuptel was unaware of the additional attendees and dismissed the company representatives before proceeding with the conversation.<\/p>\n
In response to media inquiries, the Armaments Agency stated that the meeting was conducted in accordance with regulations established in 2017 by then-Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz. These guidelines were designed to ensure impartiality and prevent corruption, requiring that contacts with contractors be documented and potential conflicts of interest avoided.<\/p>\n
The rules mandate that meetings with contractors should involve at least two institutional representatives or be recorded. Any interactions must be documented in a report detailing the participants, the purpose of the meeting, and the nature of the discussions to maintain transparency in defense contracts.<\/p>\n
Former President Andrzej Duda defended his actions on social media, insisting his visit to the government-affiliated agency was official and followed proper procedures. He characterized the discussion as an appropriate conversation regarding the security of the Republic of Poland.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the situation as unacceptable, labeling Duda’s actions as lobbying on behalf of a private firm seeking state contracts. Tusk urged the Minister of National Defense to eliminate any risks associated with lobbying practices, emphasizing that state defense spending must remain entirely transparent.<\/p>\n
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