Reference Message Network reported on May 10 that according to a report by Agence France-Presse on May 9, French President Macron and Polish Prime Minister Tusk signed a treaty in Nancy, France on May 9 to strengthen cooperation in the defense field between the two countries.
The report stated that Tusk believed that this was "a historic event. I am convinced... that France and Poland can rely on each other under any circumstances, whether in good times or difficult periods."
The treaty signed by France and Poland includes provisions for mutual support in the event of armed attack. Macron emphasized that this treaty is a "new chapter" in the relations between the two countries and also demonstrates their "irreversible unity."
The report also mentioned that Macron stressed that France's "own interests" based on its nuclear deterrence strategy are also related to Europe's "main partners."
He said: "Since General de Gaulle proposed this in the 1960s, the European influence of this deterrence has been confirmed, and my predecessors have consistently reiterated this."
The report noted that France is the only country in Western Europe, apart from the UK, that possesses nuclear weapons. Other NATO European member states are still under the US nuclear umbrella. When the treaty was signed between France and Poland, Poland had already become a key role in NATO's eastern front.
Before flying to France, Tusk had stated that the treaty would include provisions for mutual defense, which would "open up possibilities for cooperation" in terms of nuclear deterrence.
Tusk said: "The essence of this treaty is the provision that both parties will support each other if either country is violated. In the event of threats or attacks on Poland, France and Poland commit to providing assistance to each other, including military support."
In addition to the defense sector, France and Poland will also strengthen cooperation in infrastructure and nuclear energy. Poland is currently planning to build several nuclear power plants. (Translated by Lu Longjun)
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