Analysis: Jędrzej Błaszczak; graphic design: Natalia Matiaszczyk; collected data: Piotr Gawrycki
Visits of the President of the Republic of Poland in 2023-24
President Andrzej Duda, as the highest representative of the state, exercises his constitutional competencies in the field of foreign policy, with a particular focus on building regional alliances and strengthening Poland’s position within security structures. His foreign visits constitute an element of achieving the country’s diplomatic and strategic goals, with an emphasis on cooperation within international organizations and the strengthening of bilateral relations.
President Andrzej Duda’s Visits in 2023
In 2023, President Andrzej Duda undertook foreign visits, most of which focused on European and Central Asian countries, including Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Germany. His schedule included meetings within regional cooperation formats such as the Lublin Triangle (Ukraine), Weimar Triangle (Germany), Three Seas Initiative (Romania), and Bucharest Nine Summit (Slovakia). The President also participated in multilateral events, including the Munich Security Conference (Germany), NATO Summit (Lithuania), and World Economic Forum (Switzerland). Visits to Mongolia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates included discussions on economic cooperation. His calendar also noted participation in international ceremonies, such as the coronation of King Charles III (United Kingdom) and the COP28 climate summit (UAE).
President Andrzej Duda’s Visits in 2024
In 2024, President Duda undertook foreign visits, some of which extended beyond Europe, including trips to China (June 22–26), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and South Korea. The visit to China involved discussions on trade, technology, and global cooperation. In Europe, participation continued in regional formats such as the Three Seas Initiative (summit in Lithuania) and Bucharest Nine Summit (Latvia). The President also took part in security-related events, including the NATO Summit (United States), UN Future Forum (New York), and Peace Summit for Ukraine (Switzerland). Visits to Sub-Saharan Africa (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania) focused on economic and diplomatic dialogue. The calendar also included ceremonial events, such as the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings and the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral (France).
Summary
In 2023–2024, the President’s visits primarily covered European countries. In 2023, the main focus was on regional security and cooperation within Euro-Atlantic structures. In 2024, there was an increase in visits to Asian (China, South Korea) and Sub-Saharan African countries, while maintaining active participation in European cooperation formats. These visits reflect the diverse priorities of Polish foreign policy, combining security issues, economic cooperation, and multilateral diplomacy.
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