In a letter signed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, President of Lithuania Gitanas Naeda, the premiere of Latvia Evika Silina and the Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michał, they appeal to both The projects were recognized as “initiatives of a common European importance” And to “consider the possibilities of their support with all available EU instruments.”
The letter was issued in the context the upcoming EU summit, which will take place on June 26-27. One of the main topics of the meeting will be the war in Ukraine and further strengthening of Europe.
Cooperation between Poland and the Baltic States
“The threat to the EU and its Member States is growing, which is why a more coordinated and solid strategic reaction is urgently needed. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland set an example here. (…) We work closely to strengthen the security of borders and build a solid first line of defense for the entire Union ” – we read in a letter.
The authors of the letter emphasize that the Baltic line of defense and the East shield are aimed at “preventing, disturbing and repelling” potential aggressors. “Coordination between the three Baltic States and Poland is already taking place” – marked.
Program East shield He assumes the construction of fortifications and field obstacles along the eastern and northern border of Poland. They are to be built on a section of approx. 800 km, covering the Pomeranian, Warmian-Masurian, Podlasie, Lublin and Podkarpackie voivodships. The project was indicated as one of the priority in published in March this year. by the European Commission of the White Book regarding EU defense.
Baltic line of defense This is a joint initiative of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, which aims to strengthen the NATO eastern flank and secure the region against possible invasion of Russia or Belarus. In the future, it is to be connected with the Polish East shield, creating a coherent line of defense of the region.
