Three Seas Initiative Summit in Dubrovnik

30 April 2026

The 11th Three Seas Initiative Summit is being held in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The event brought together leaders of Central and Eastern European countries, associated and strategic partners. The first day of the event focused on discussions about strengthening economic cooperation, infrastructure investment, and enhancing the region’s energy security. The Summit is accompanied by a Business Forum.

The Three Seas Initiative, bringing together 13 countries, continues to strengthen its position as one of the most dynamic regions in Europe. In Dubrovnik, emphasis was placed on the development of north–south transport infrastructure, as well as energy and digital projects, which are crucial for further growth and increasing economic resilience.

A strong emphasis on the first day was placed on Poland’s role as one of the leaders of the initiative. President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, noted in his remarks that the Three Seas Initiative enhances Europe’s competitiveness and contributes to deepening regional cooperation.

“Poland plays the role of both a founding state and a consistent advocate of this initiative; I see it as a foundation of Europe’s competitiveness and a driver of transatlantic cooperation,” the President emphasised.

From the Polish perspective, particular attention was given to transatlantic relations. The President highlighted the importance of cooperation with the United States as a strategic partner and the need for continued engagement in the development of the initiative.

During his visit to Dubrovnik, the Polish President also held a number of bilateral meetings, including with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković, as well as with representatives of Polish businesses participating in the Business Forum.

The talks focused on cooperation within the Three Seas Initiative, regional security, and the implementation of joint infrastructure projects, including in the fields of energy and transport. An important element was also the promotion of Poland’s economic potential and its role as a key link in the regional energy system.

During the Dubrovnik summit, Italy joined the Initiative as a strategic partner.

Declaration of the 11th Three Seas Initiative Summit

Photo credit: © Grzegorz Jakubowski/KPRP

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A visit to Slovakia by President Karol Nawrocki

07 November 2025

A visit to Slovakia by President Karol Nawrocki

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07 November 2025

On Wednesday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki visited Bratislava, where he met Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini. The main topics of discussion were political, economic, and infrastructure–related issues.

During a press conference, Karol Nawrocki emphasised that Poland and Slovakia are not only neighbours, but also long–standing friends. „In 2022–24, Polish pilots took part in air–policing mission of Slovakia’s airspace, and when the Polish border was violated by Russian drones, President Pellegrini and Slovakia unequivocally declared their solidarity with Poland” – he recalled.

The President emphasised that the primary objective of Poland and Slovakia is to strengthen their partnership within organisations such as the Visegrad Group, the Three Seas Initiative and the Bucharest Nine, while also taking responsibility for NATO’s eastern flank.

President Nawrocki also emphasised the need to strengthen infrastructure cooperation. He welcomed with satisfaction the Slovakian President’s declaration that construction of the R4 route, which forms part of the Via Carpatia project, will be completed in the coming years.

The President believes that such actions will contribute to the economic development and security of our region. ‘Following my meetings with President Donald Trump, I proposed that Poland should become as soon as possible a hub for gas supplies from the United States. We have a terminal in Świnoujście and I hope that construction of the floating terminal in the Baltic Sea will be completed soon. We also have an interconnector with Slovakia,” said Karol Nawrocki. He added that „Poland’s infrastructure development and our cooperation will lead us to independence from Russia throughout the region.”

President Nawrocki also confirmed that he had discussed migration with Peter Pellegrini. The Polish and Slovakian Presidents agreed that EU institutions cannot decide where to deploy migrants who pose a threat to security within Member States. President Nawrocki expressed his hope that, at the December Visegrad Group Summit, it would be possible to convince the Hungarian and Czech delegations to adopt this position as well.

While in Bratislava, President Nawrocki also met the Slovak Republic’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, and its President of the National Council, Richard Raši.

Courtesy of: Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland (https://www.president.pl/news/a-visit-to-slovakia-by-president-karol-nawrocki,109798)