The Republic of Poland is a Central European country and member of the European Union and NATO, among others. Poland wields considerable influence in Central and Eastern Europe and is a middle power in international affairs. The foreign policy of Poland is based on four basic commitments: to Atlantic co-operation, to European integration, to international development and to international law.
The Polish economy is fairly open and relies strongly on international trade. Since the collapse of communism and its re-establishment as a democratic nation, Poland has extended its responsibilities and position in European and Western affairs, supporting and establishing friendly foreign relations with both the West and with numerous European countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Poland) looks after the foreign relations of Poland. As of May 2024 the ministry was held by Radosław Sikorski.
History Foreign policy topics are covered in the history articles: History of Poland History of Poland in the Early Modern era (1569–1795) History of Poland (1795–1918), when it was split three ways between Germany, Russia and Austria and had no foreign policy Duchy of Warsaw (1807–1815) a semi-independent country History of Poland during World War I History of Poland (1918–1939) History of Poland (1939–1945) History of Poland (1945–1989) History of Poland (1989–present)
Integration with the West and Europe After regaining independence in 1989, Poland has ahead on its economic reintegration with the Western world. Poland also has been an active nation in advocating European integration.
In 1994, Poland became an associate member of the European Union (EU) and its defensive arm, the Western European Union (WEU). In 1996, Poland achieved full OECD membership and submitted preliminary documentation for full EU membership.
Poland formally joined the European Union in May 2004, along with the other members of the Visegrád Group. European Union membership
NATO membership Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz told a 2014 audience at the Wilson Center that Poland sought to join NATO as early as 1992.
In 1997, Poland was invited in the first wave of NATO enlargement at the July 1997 NATO Madrid summit. In March 1999, Poland became a full member of NATO. Poland promoted its NATO candidacy through energetic participation in the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program and through intensified individual dialogue with NATO.
Poland was a part of the multinational force in Iraq.
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Bilateral relations Multilateral Organization Formal Relations BeganNotesSee Poland in the European Union Poland joined the European Union as a full member on 1 May 2004. Poland joined NATO as a full member on 12 March 1999. Africa
Country Formal Relations Began NotesSee Algeria–Poland relations
Algeria has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Algiers. Angola has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Luanda. Chad is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. Poland is accredited to Chad from its embassy in Tunis, Tunisia.See Egypt–Poland relations
Egypt has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Cairo.See Ethiopia–Poland relations
Ethiopia is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland has an embassy in Addis Ababa.13 December 1963See Kenya–Poland relations
Kenya is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Rome, Italy. Poland has an embassy in Nairobi.See Libya–Poland relations
Libya has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland is accredited to Libya from its embassy in Cairo, Egypt. Madagascar is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. Poland is accredited to Madagascar from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.See Mali–Poland relationsSee Morocco–Poland relations
Morocco has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Rabat.25 June 1975 Mozambique is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to Mozambique from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa and maintains an honorary consulate in Maputo.21 March 1990 Namibia is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to Namibia from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.See Nigeria–Poland relations
Nigeria has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Abuja.See Poland–Senegal relations
Poland has an embassy in Dakar. Senegal has an embassy in Warsaw.1988See Poland–South Africa relations
Poland has an embassy in Pretoria. South Africa has an embassy in Warsaw.31 January 2013See Poland–South Sudan relations1961See Poland–Tanzania relations
Poland has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.See Poland–Tunisia relations
Poland has an embassy in Tunis. Tunisia has an embassy in Warsaw.1963See Poland–Uganda relations
Poland is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya and maintains an honorary consulate in Kampala. Uganda is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.See Poland–Zambia relations
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Country Formal Relations Began Notes1920See Argentina–Poland relations Argentina has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Buenos Aires. List of Treaties ruling the relations Argentina and Poland (Argentine Foreign Ministry, in Spanish)2 May 1995Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 2, 1995. Bolivia is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to Bolivia from its embassy in Lima, Peru.27 May 1920See Brazil–Poland relations
Brazil has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Brasília and a consulate-general in Curitiba.1935See Canada–Poland relations
The Canada-Poland diplomatic relationship goes back from the first bilateral agreement, a Convention on Merchant Shipping, which was signed in 1935. Canada has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Ottawa and 3 Consulates-General (in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver). Both countries are full members of NATO and OECD. Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade about relations with Poland1920See Chile–Poland relations
Chile has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Santiago. Both countries are full members of the OECD.1931See Colombia–Poland relations
Colombia has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Bogotá. Both countries are full members of the OECD.1933See Cuba–Poland relations
Cuba has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Havana. Ecuador is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to Ecuador from its embassy in Lima, Peru. El Salvador is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to El Salvador from its embassy in Panama City, Panama.1972Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 June 1972."Countries with which Guyana has Establishment Diplomatic Relations ". Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 5 March 2015. Archived from the original on 14 October 2015. Guyana is accredited to Poland from its high commission in London, United Kingdom. Poland is accredited to Guyana from its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela.See Haiti–Poland relations
Haiti is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to Haiti from its embassy in Panama City, Panama, and there is an honorary consulate of Poland in Port-au-Prince. Honduras is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to Honduras from its embassy in Panama City, Panama.26 February 1928See Mexico–Poland relations
Mexico has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Mexico City. History of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Poland (Spanish) Both nations are members of the OECD. Panama has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Panama City. Paraguay is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to Paraguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.1923See Peru–Poland relations
Peru has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Lima.See Poland–United States relations
A tighter security alliance with the United States was announced in the middle of the Georgian crisis as an agreement between the two countries was reached to allow the US to install and operate an interceptor missile defense shield, a move which Russia sees explicitly targeting it and which it stated made Poland "a legit military target". A high-ranking Russian military official said: "Poland in deploying [the US system] opens itself to a nuclear strike".
Poland has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulates-general in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and New York. United States has an embassy in Warsaw, a consulate-general in Kraków, and a consular agency in Poznań. Both countries are full members of NATO and the OECD.22 July 1920See Poland–Uruguay relations
Poland is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Uruguay is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.1933See Poland–Venezuela relations
Poland has an embassy in Caracas. Venezuela has an embassy in Warsaw.
Asia Country Formal Relations Began NotesSee Afghanistan–Poland relations
Afghanistan has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland is accredited to Afghanistan from its embassy in New Delhi, India.1992-2-26See Armenia–Poland relations Armenia has an embassy in Warsaw, and honorary consulates in Łódź, Poznań and Zabrze. Poland has an embassy in Yerevan. Poland has recognized the Armenian genocide in 2005. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. See also Armenians in Poland and Poles in Armenia1992-02-21See Azerbaijan–Poland relations
Azerbaijan has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Baku. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. See also Poles in AzerbaijanSee Bangladesh–Poland relations
Bangladesh has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland is accredited to Bangladesh from its embassy in New Delhi, India.1919See China–Poland relations
Relations between Poland and the People's Republic of China began on 5 October 1949. China has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Beijing and consulates-general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.1992-04-28See Georgia–Poland relations
Georgia has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Tbilisi. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. Georgia is an EU candidate and Poland is an EU member. See also Georgians in Poland and Poles in GeorgiaSee India–Poland relations
Historically, relations have generally been close and friendly, characterized by understanding and cooperation on international front. India has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in New Delhi.See Indonesia–Poland relations
Indonesia has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Jakarta.See Iran–Poland relations
Iran has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Tehran.See Iraq–Poland relations
Iraq has an embassy in Warsaw. Poland has an embassy in Baghdad.27 February 1990See Israel–Poland relations