5/07/2006

Poland shares US opinion on Russian energy policy

Polish president Lech Kaczynski has said he shares the opinion of the US vice president on Russia’s energy related policy. At the Thursday conference in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, devoted to European integration and cooperation with the United States in forging a common Eastern policy, Dick Cheney appealed to Russia to refrain from using energy resources as a weapon in furthering its international goals. President Kaczynski expressed hope this view will serve as an eye opener for those European leaders who do not show a deeper understanding of Russian policies, to adopt a more sober approach to these matters. On the other hand it is a clear sign for Moscow that the United States are aware of the tendencies influencing Russian actions. The Polish head of state added that the Vilnius conference has brought closer the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Lech Kaczynski said it has helped him define Poland’s policy toward that region. It should be based on goodneighborly relations and joint initiatives. He underscored that NATO and EU expansion are the most important processes for Central and Eastern European states. The Polish president also mentioned the talks he had in Vilnius with his Lithuanian, Ukrainian and Georgian opposite numbers on a common energy policy. He disclosed Poland has received interesting propositions in this respect, but they require further study by the Polish side



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