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Poland's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) is a clear statement that peace, dialogue and respect for international law remain the best foundations for security in an increasingly uncertain world.
Polish ambassador to ASEAN Barbara Szymanowska (left) presents her Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn on April 2 at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. (ASEAN Secretariat/-)
Poland's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), formalized on July 24 at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, marks more than a diplomatic milestone. It is a clear statement that peace, dialogue and respect for international law remain the best foundations for security in an increasingly uncertain world. By joining the TAC, Poland joins the growing community of countries and organizations that recognize ASEAN's principles as the foundation for engaging with Southeast Asia.
Poland joined the Treaty alongside three close European partners, namely, Sweden, Romania and Lithuania. Like Poland, these countries understand that security in today's interconnected world cannot be built only within our own neighborhood. It also requires closer dialogue with trusted partners such as ASEAN, whose central role in maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia has never been more important.
