Poland and Estonia plan to sign a new intergovernmental agreement on security guarantees and mutual cooperation in the defense sector in May. This was stated by Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosińska-Kamyś following a meeting with his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pęvkur. The heads of defense agencies gave their subordinates two months to prepare the final text of the document, which should reflect modern geopolitical realities.
The previous agreement between the countries was concluded back in 2012, however, according to the Polish minister, since then the security architecture of Europe has undergone fundamental changes. The signing of the new pact is expected to take place on May 21. The document will provide for increased interaction in the field of threat deterrence and coordination of actions in the international arena.
“We want to sign an agreement on security guarantees and cooperation in the field of security in the near future. The last such agreement dates back to 2012, since then everything has changed in Europe,” Vladislav Kosiniak-Kamysh noted.
In addition to strategic issues, the ministers discussed the plan for joint military exercises for the current year. In particular, Estonian units will join the Brave Huzar maneuvers, which will be held in Poland. The parties also exchanged assessments of the security situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, confirming common views on key challenges to regional stability.
“Our countries demonstrate a high level of understanding in the protection of the Alliance’s eastern flank and support for partners,” the Polish official emphasized.
Both states are currently actively implementing innovative defense technologies. Poland is completing the development of its own long-range strike drone, for the control of which a special Autonomous Systems Center has been created. Estonia, for its part, is focusing on creating an integrated drone control system. In addition, amid the increasing intensity of hostilities near the borders, the Estonian army has switched to a heightened vigilance regime.
The new security agreement should become the foundation for a long-term partnership between Warsaw and Tallinn in an unstable security environment. It is expected that joint projects in the field of military technology and regular exercises will increase the level of interoperability of the armed forces of both countries.
