Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister Marek Kwiatkowski
Deputy Minister Martyna Ostrowska​

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible primarily for maintaining good, friendly relations between the Polish Republic and other states. In doing so it is required to act primarily as a representative of the Polish people. To this end all Polish diplomatic missions around the world are subordinate to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassadors, whilst receiving their credentials from the President of Poland, are employees of the foreign ministry and are recommended to the President for their posts by the minister of foreign affairs.

The ministry is considered to be one of Poland's most important, with the minister of foreign affairs ranking amongst the most influential people in Polish politics. This position is typically reserved for seasoned, professional politicians, and is thought to require a great deal of tact and intellect.

The departments for regional affairs exist to monitor the internal situation and politics of the countries within the area of any one specific department's competence. They coordinate development of bilateral relations, initiate the related undertakings and prepare evaluations. These departments oversee the issue of Poland's participation in the structures of multilateral cooperation with any relevant partner states, as well as handling interregional cooperation. They are responsible for the substantive activity of relevant Polish diplomatic missions abroad.

Currently the Following regional affairs departments exist:

Administration Office
Asia-Pacific Department
Bureau for the Protection of Classified Information
Bureau of Archives and Information Management
Bureau of Control and Audit
Bureau of Finances
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Infrastructure
Department for Cooperation with Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad
Department for Proceedings before International Human Rights Protection Bodies
Department of Africa and the Middle East
Department of Consular Affairs
Department of Development Cooperation
Department of Economic Cooperation
Department of Foreign Policy Strategy
Department of Public and Cultural Diplomacy
Department of the Americas
Department of the Committee for European Affairs
Department of Global Assembly and Human Rights
Department of Academic and Cultural Diplomacy
Diplomatic Protocol
Director General's Office
Eastern Department
European Policy Department
Information Technology and Telecommunication Office
Inspectorate of the Foreign Service
Legal and Treaty Department
MFA Press Office
Minister's Secretariat
Operations Centre
Political Director's Office
Security Policy Department
Department of Embassy Relations

 

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Office of Embassy Relations​

Department of European Policy	Polish Ambassador	Host Nation Diplomat	Relationship	Travel Advisory
Republic of Ukraine	August Wojno	Ukraine Diplomat	Positive	Recommended
Republic of Spain	Walerian Tarkowski	Spanish Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Kingdom of Norway	Juliusz Kumor	Norwegian Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Republic of Germany	Emilia Pacek	German Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia	Natasza Mikel	Yugoslavian Diplomat	Poor	No Advisory
Empire of Russia	Dawid Pociask	Russian Diplomat	Positive	Endorsed
Kingdom of Sweden	Pankracy Turkowski	Swedish Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Kingdom of Italy	Maksymilian Kopaszewski	Italian Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Kingdom of Denmark	Marlena Nosal	Danish Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Republic of Estonia	Oliwia Krysza	Estonian Diplomat	Positive	No Advisory
United Kingdom of Great Britain and N. Ireland	Bazyli Falkowski	British Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Republic of Ireland​	Malwina Gondek​	John O'Byrne​	Neutral​	No Advisory​
The Holy See	Mariusz Michalski	Archbishop Józef Kowalczyk	Positive	Endorsed
Empire of France	Serafina Pawłowska	French Diplomat	Positive	No Advisory

Diplomatic Missions Within Poland

The Kingdom of Poland, establishing a division within the Department of Foreign Affairs known as 'Embassy Relations'. Embassy Relations will be the chief government body for foreign missions within Poland, not exclusively to the capital city of Poland, and Polish diplomatic missions abroad. By choosing to establish a diplomatic mission within Poland, the Sending Nation will be given limited Extraterritoriality. This would entitle the Sending Nation to be exempt to a majority of city, Voivodship, and Royal laws while the mission is active but will not be considered sovereign territory. This will allow the diplomatic mission to function properly. The Host Nation, Kingdom of Poland, may choose to terminate the mission at any time. Upon doing so the Host Nation, Kingdom of Poland, will allow 72(Seventy-Two) hours for Embassy personnel to destroy sensitive information, equipment, and other materials before leaving the premises. They will be given protection to the closest location capable of transporting Sending Nation personnel from the Host Nation safely.

Sending Nation will be limited to personnel inside of the Diplomatic Mission:

No more than 10 Diplomatic Personnel; Afforded Diplomatic Immunity
No more than 25 Mission Personnel; Not Afforded Diplomatic Immunity
No more than 15 Security Personnel; Not Afforded Diplomatic Immunity

The Sending Nation may also choose to close the Diplomatic Mission within Poland. Upon doing so, notification to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be required to establish safe transit from the Diplomatic Mission to the safest exfiltration point.

 

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Asia-Pacific Department
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Nation Name	Polish Ambassador	Host Nation Diplomat	Relationship	Travel Advisory
Korean Empire	Ji-hoon Wojcik	Korean Diplomat	Positive	Endorsed
Republic of India	Hugo Duda	Indian Diplomat	Neutral	Not Advised; Public Unrest
State of Japan	Oleg Ruda	Japanese Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Commonwealth of Australia	Rajmund Wojtkowiak	Australian Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Republic of Thailand	Jerzy Kolenda	Pongsapat Patanakosol	Positive	Endorsed
State of Israel	Tytus Marek	Israeli Diplomat	Neutral	Not Advised; Public Unrest; Threat of War
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	N/A	Saudi Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
People's Republic of Bangladesh	N/A	Bangladeshi Diplomat	Poor	Banned; Public Unrest
Islamic Republic of Pakistan	N/A	Pakistani Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Republic of Turkiye	Leszek Jach	Turkish Diplomat	Neutral	Not Advised; Public Unrest; Human Rights
Socialist Republic of Vietnam	Kornelia Bilas	Vietnamese Diplomat	Positive	Endorsed
New Zealand	Sara Pakulska	New Zealand Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Republic of Singapore	N/A	Singaporean Diplomat	Neutral	Not Advised; Public Unrest; Violence

 

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Department of the Americas
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Nation Name	Polish Diplomat	Host Nation Diplomat	Relationship	Travel Advisory
United States of America	Karolina Sniegowska	Joshua Glizda	Positive	Endorsed
United Mexican Socialist States	N/A	Mexican Diplomat	Neutral	Not Advised; Criminal Activity
Canada	Sylwia Matras	Canadian Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Argentina	N/A	Argentinian Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Republic of Colombia	N/A	Colombian Diplomat	Neutral	Not Advised; Criminal Activity
Brazil	Medard Lozinski	Brazilian Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory

 

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Department of the Middle East and Africa
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Nation Name	Polish Diplomat	Host Nation Diplomat	Relationship	Travel Advisory
United Republic of Tanzania	Hipolit Gac	Tanzanian Diplomat	Neutral	No Advisory
Sultanate of Egypt and the Sudan	Lew Jaworski	Egyptian Diplomat	Positive	Endorsed
Republic of South Africa	N/A	South African Diplomat	Poor	Banned; Civil Unrest
Empire of the Congo	Pietr Zielenski	Congolese Diplomat	Neutral	Not Advised; Ongoing War

 

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Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statements
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Labeling of the Self-Determination League as a Terrorist Organization

 

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Confidential Reports to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Information Below is Secured and Encrypted Secret
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Turkish Exile Protest Report

CONFIDENTIAL BRIEFING
To: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerial Desk, Eastern Affairs Division)
From: Office of Strategic Perspectives (OSP), Warsaw
Subject: Turkish Exile Protests in Kraków – Risk Profile & Strategic Outlook
Date: 23 August 2006​

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OVERVIEW:​

A peaceful but symbolically charged protest by Turkish students took place last week in Kraków during the Voices for Liberty Forum. Organized spontaneously by diaspora students, the demonstration marked the first public act of organized dissent abroad explicitly targeting Türkiye’s Communist regime. The use of Kemalist imagery and direct calls for regime change have already sparked responses among diaspora communities in Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Given Poland’s role as host nation, and the Kingdom’s growing stature in international civil society, this incident requires careful diplomatic management.

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RISK PROFILE:​

1. Reaction from Ankara:​

• High probability of diplomatic protest or démarche from the Turkish Embassy in Warsaw, likely framed as a demand to prevent “anti-state activities.”
• Surveillance activity may increase around Turkish community centers, student groups, and Turkish faculty in Polish universities.
• Ankara may attempt to exert pressure through bilateral education channels, including revoking or limiting funding and threatening students’ families at home.
• Potential targeting of protest leaders through extraterritorial intelligence means, including cyber intimidation or harassment of relatives in Türkiye.

2. Domestic Repercussions:​

• Poland’s constitutional monarchy and liberal democratic identity are likely to attract further activism among politically engaged exile communities.
• Potential for spillover protests in Warsaw or Gdańsk, especially as university terms resume in September.
• Polish universities may come under pressure to monitor or restrict political activities, creating a tension between academic freedom and foreign relations.

3. Regional Implications:​

• Other host states (e.g., Germany, Netherlands, Czechia) may follow Poland’s example—intentionally or not—in becoming staging grounds for political dissent.
• The protest has already generated discussion on regional student forums. If coordinated, these could lead to a pan-European Turkish student opposition network based in monarchies and democracies.

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POLISH STRATEGIC INTERESTS:​

• Support for civic expression aligns with Poland’s democratic values and growing soft power diplomacy, especially in the post-2005 expansion of its regional influence.
• Quiet engagement with Turkish exiles could position Poland as a broker for future reformist dialogue, similar to its Cold War-era role for Eastern Bloc dissidents.
• Avoidance of direct confrontation with Türkiye is advised, especially in light of trade ties and cooperative agreements under the Eurasian Infrastructure Corridor.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:​

1. Diplomatic Containment:
   • Prepare a measured response to any formal protest from the Turkish government, emphasizing Poland’s commitment to lawful assembly and free expression under its Constitution.
   • Reiterate that the Kingdom does not endorse or organize foreign political movements, but neither censors them.
2. University Coordination:
   • Discreetly inform major academic institutions (Jagiellonian University, University of Warsaw, Wrocław University) of the situation and request continued vigilance without repression.
   • Encourage deans and rectors to report any unusual foreign pressures or requests for student information.
3. Track Exile Network Formation:
   • Monitor communications, academic networks, and diaspora social events that may suggest coordination.
   • Open a dialogue with prominent Turkish academics and student leaders to assess their goals and whether they seek recognition, protection, or support.
4. Civil Society Engagement:
   • Consider extending forum invitations to exile activists through indirect channels for future democracy forums.
   • Utilize Poland’s experience with Solidarity-era dissent as a symbolic resource and diplomatic tool.

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CONCLUSION:​

Poland is now at the crossroads of a potential new chapter in Turkish dissent. While the current risks are manageable, the strategic opportunity is considerable. Poland’s response—balanced, lawful, and values-based—can cement its reputation as a haven for democratic thought and a leader in 21st-century soft power engagement.

 

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Confidential Communications by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Information Below is Secured and Encrypted Secret
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Turkish Exile Protest

KINGDOM OF POLAND
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Department of Academic and Cultural Diplomacy
Warsaw, 25 August 2006​

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To:

• Office of the Rector, Jagiellonian University, Kraków
• Office of the Rector, University of Warsaw
• Office of the Rector, University of Wrocław

Subject: Observations Regarding Recent Student Demonstrations – Request for Discreet Vigilance

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Dear Rector,


In light of recent events surrounding the Voices for Liberty: Kraków Democracy Forum, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is writing to discreetly advise your office of a matter of growing regional visibility.


During the aforementioned event, a group of students affiliated with the Turkish diaspora staged a peaceful demonstration in Kraków’s main square, expressing dissent toward the current regime in Türkiye. The protest was orderly and fell within the bounds of lawful expression, attracting attention both domestically and abroad. Subsequent activity among student and civic networks in Poland and other European states suggests the possibility of future demonstrations or political organizing efforts by members of the Turkish student community.


In this context, we request the following:

1. Continued vigilance with regard to any political activities occurring on campus or organized by student groups related to the Turkish diaspora.
2. Non-interference and restraint, in accordance with the Kingdom’s constitutional protections of speech and assembly, provided such activities remain peaceful and lawful.
3. Discretion in handling any potential foreign inquiries or requests pertaining to students’ political affiliations or activities. Such matters should be referred to the Ministry without direct response.

The Kingdom of Poland remains committed to the principles of academic freedom, student safety, and international diplomacy. Your cooperation in preserving an environment of openness—while remaining alert to external sensitivities—is appreciated.


Should your institution require further guidance or encounter any specific pressures from external actors, you are encouraged to contact this office directly.


With highest regard,

Jadwiga Orłowska
Director, Department of Academic and Cultural Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Poland

Standardization of National Security Classifications for Diplomatic Communications

KINGDOM OF POLAND
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF SECURITY AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY
INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
Reference No.: MFA/DSII/2006/087
Date: 15 August, 2006
Classification: RESTRICTED – FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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TO:​

All Diplomatic Missions, Consulates, and Internal Department Heads
FROM:
Director, Department of Security and Information Integrity
SUBJECT:
Standardization of National Security Classifications for Diplomatic Communications

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In accordance with the Act on the Protection of Classified Information of 5 August 2006, this memorandum provides formal guidance on the appropriate classification and handling of diplomatic communications within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These classifications are mandatory for all cables, memos, dispatches, reports, and digital transmissions created, received, or processed by Ministry personnel.


This system ensures that information is protected according to the degree of harm its unauthorized disclosure would cause to the Kingdom of Poland or its international standing.

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I. Classification Levels (National Standard)​

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1. TOP SECRET (ŚCIŚLE TAJNE)​

Definition:
Information which, if disclosed, could cause exceptionally grave damage to the Kingdom of Poland’s sovereignty, defense, or national security.


Examples of Use:

• War plans, covert operations, or military deployments
• Royal or Prime Ministerial correspondence involving state security
• Highly sensitive negotiations or intelligence cooperation
• Cyber defense protocols or intelligence source identities

Handling:

• Stored in certified TOP SECRET containers or encrypted digital environments
• Transmission only via Class I encrypted channels or hand-carried diplomatic pouches
• Access restricted to personnel with valid TOP SECRET clearance and a verified need-to-know

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2. SECRET (TAJNE)​

Definition:
Information which, if disclosed, could cause serious harm to the defense, international relations, or economic stability of Poland.


Examples of Use:

• Strategic foreign policy documents
• Drafts of international defense agreements
• Sensitive intelligence summaries
• Contingency planning or crisis response protocols

Handling:

• Stored in certified SECRET containers or digital systems
• Transmission via Class II encrypted channels
• Access restricted to SECRET-cleared personnel only

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3. CONFIDENTIAL (POUFNE)​

Definition:
Information which, if disclosed, could cause noticeable harm to the interests or functioning of public authorities or Poland’s diplomatic reputation.


Examples of Use:

• Internal reports on political developments in foreign countries
• Official embassy assessments of host nation policies
• Cables analyzing foreign elections or movements
• Meeting notes from non-public bilateral discussions

Handling:

• May be stored in secure Ministry environments with controlled access
• Transmitted using approved MFA encryption systems
• Distribution limited to relevant departments and posts

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4. RESTRICTED (ZASTRZEŻONE)​

Definition:
Information not intended for public release which, if leaked, could cause limited damage to public trust, government operations, or diplomatic relationships.


Examples of Use:

• Draft talking points or press lines not yet cleared
• Schedules of official visits not publicly released
• Internal planning documents for international forums
• Working group or committee notes

Handling:

• Stored on internal MFA systems with basic access controls
• Transmitted over standard MFA secure channels
• Not for public dissemination without prior authorization

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5. UNCLASSIFIED (NIEKLASYFIKOWANE)​

Definition:
Information that poses no security risk if released and may be shared with the public or international partners.


Examples of Use:

• Public press releases
• Published speeches or communiqués
• Cultural, scientific, and educational program details
• Open invitations to international events or conferences

Handling:

• No restrictions on transmission or storage
• Must still conform to internal formatting and branding standards

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II. Responsibilities and Compliance​

All Ministry personnel are responsible for classifying, marking, and handling information in accordance with this system. Misclassification or negligent handling of sensitive communications may constitute a disciplinary or criminal offense under national law.


When in doubt regarding the appropriate classification, staff are advised to classify at the higher level and seek immediate guidance from the Department of Security and Information Integrity (DSII).


For interoperability with NATO or EU communications, classifications may be cross-referenced with equivalent standards as outlined in Appendix A (available on the DSII secure portal).

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For the Kingdom and the Crown,


Wojciech Stolarz
Director, Department of Security and Information Integrity
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Poland