Polish and Japanese Prime Ministers, Mateusz Morawiecki and Fumio Kishida, respectively, convened in Warsaw on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, to discuss key issues including regional security, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and bolstering bilateral economic relations. Kishida's visit to Poland preceded his attendance at the NATO summit in Lithuania.

Dominating the discussions was the matter of regional security, particularly in light of Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine. Ukraine's aspiration for NATO membership adds another layer of complexity to the regional security landscape. Japan, in alignment with its Western allies, has implemented sanctions against Russia in response to the conflict. Poland, a neighbor to both Ukraine and Lithuania, plays a crucial role in regional stability.

Beyond security concerns, the two leaders explored avenues to enhance economic cooperation between their nations, aiming to revitalize trade and investment following a period of pandemic-induced slowdown. Poland recently welcomed a substantial investment from Japanese air conditioning manufacturer Daikin Industries Ltd. Further collaboration in areas such as cutting-edge technologies, cybersecurity, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and railway infrastructure were also on the agenda.

This meeting follows a previous visit by Kishida to Warsaw in March, during which he affirmed Japan's support for Poland's military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, announcing a dedicated financial program to assist these efforts.