The Head of the National Security Bureau, Minister Jacek Siewiera, who opened the meeting, underlined the strategic nature of the WSF as an event where the most important threads for the security of Poland and its allies are discussed. General Rajmund Andrzejczak, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, graced the event with his presence, emphasizing the importance of the WSF not only for the Polish and regional debate, but also for the entire Transatlantic community. In attendance was also His Majesty’s Ambassador Anna Clunes, who discussed the preparations for “Great Britain as WSF2023 Partner Country” , as a format which underlined the joint strategic nature of the British-Polish alliance.

The key purpose of the WSF New Year’s Partners Reception was to inaugurate the preparations for WSF2023 and has confirmed its character as an event beyond party divisions, taking into account the representations of various political environments in Poland – including the government and opposition.