My government is in no sense anti-Russian.

Today, it is more important than ever to strengthen transatlantic relations. Only by co-operating closely can the EU and the US continue to make a difference when dealing with unprecedented challenges such as Daesh, the threats to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, climate change and migration.

I am glad that Angela Merkel is the German Chancellor, as she tries to combine a sense of responsibility with morality and values. Because this is the essence of Europe.

For Poland, the United States is the most important ally.

The strategic partnership between the European Union and the United States is rooted in our shared values of freedom, human rights, democracy and a belief in the market economy.

We must go beyond being reactive and defensive. As Europeans we must regain our self-confidence and realize our own strengths.

We should remind our American friends of their own motto: United we stand. Divided, we fall.