(Observer Network News) Comprehensive Polish News Agency, British Reuters reported on January 18 that Jakub Kumoch, director of the International Affairs Office of the Polish Presidential Office, said in an interview on the same day that Polish President Duda will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics and support Polish athletes on the spot.
Kumoc said the president would traditionally attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and if the epidemic in Poland or the border security situation did not change, Duda would fly to China as planned for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Screenshot of the British Reuters report
Talking about the frequent smear of the Beijing Winter Olympics by some countries led by the United States and the promotion of so-called "diplomatic boycott", Kumoc told Reuters that Poland is a sovereign country that can decide its own China policy. ”
Some Polish government officials have also told Reuters that the Biden-led US government has many differences with Poland, the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated, and it is not in Poland's interest to continue to attack China in order to "please" the United States.
Polish President Duda has recently maintained positive relations with China, and when other Central European countries sent lower-level officials to the meeting, Duda instead "unexpectedly" appeared in person at the China-CEEC leaders' summit, Reuters said. Duda has also said Poland plans to use its geographical advantages to enhance the country's role in European trade with China.
Polish President Duda from the surging image
On January 18, the Polish Olympic Committee held the "Polish Day" event in the capital Warsaw, which was attended by Polish dignitaries such as President Duda and his wife, Polish Olympic Committee President Krasniki and other Polish dignitaries and sports figures.
According to the website of the Polish Olympic Committee, Duda said at the event that participating in the Olympic Games is the dream of athletes and an important part of the country's comprehensive strength, and he looks forward to Polish athletes to achieve results in the Beijing Winter Olympics, an important global sports event. "Despite the difficult times, I am delighted that the Polish Olympic delegation is ready for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing."
Chinese Ambassador to Poland Sun Linjiang was also invited to deliver a video speech at the "Polish Day" event. Ambassador Sun Linjiang said: Successfully hosting the Beijing Winter Olympics is China's solemn commitment to the international community. We will practice the Olympic motto of "higher, faster, stronger and more united", dedicate a simple, safe and wonderful ice and snow event to the world, and encourage the people of the world to "move towards the future together" and jointly build a better world after the epidemic.
"The Chinese side warmly welcomes Polish friends to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics, and the Chinese Embassy in Poland will wholeheartedly provide support and assistance to the participants in China." Ambassador Sun Linjiang said.
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