Polish President Karol Nawrocki answered journalists' questions in Ankara ahead of the 36th NATO Summit. Nawrocki stated that they came to strengthen relations with Turkey, describing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a close friend of Poland.
Nawrocki, who said they protect NATO's borders with Polish soldiers, also answered questions about the alliance's future. On a question regarding the US role in NATO, he said, "The US is the main element of NATO."
The Polish President added that Washington is critically important in strengthening transatlantic relations. Nawrocki's statements are seen as messages of commitment within NATO ahead of the summit.