Polish Delegation Heads to UN General Assembly

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1. zgromadzenie  (n.)
   Duże zebranie osób w celu omówienia ważnych spraw. ↩︎
2. ogólny
   Dotyczący całości, nie szczegółowy. ↩︎
3. dyplomacja  (f.)
   Działalność związana z prowadzeniem polityki zagranicznej. ↩︎
4. polonia  (f.)
   Społeczność Polaków mieszkających za granicą. ↩︎
5. dyskusja  (f.)
   Wymiana zdań na jakiś temat w grupie osób. ↩︎
6. sprawa  (f.)
   Rzecz wymagająca załatwienia lub rozważenia. ↩︎

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Text comprehension

Question 1: Who will attend the UN General Assembly from Poland in 2025?

Question 2: What topics are planned to be discussed at the Assembly?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
zgromadzenie  (n.)	assembly
ogólny	general
dyplomacja  (f.)	diplomacy
polonia  (f.)	Polonia
dyskusja  (f.)	discussion
sprawa  (f.)	matter

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The Polish Head of State, President Karol Nawrocki, along with First Lady Marta Nawrocka, is set to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. The event, taking place from 21 to 24 September 2025, will see President Nawrocki delivering a speech on this international platform.

Accompanying the President on this significant diplomatic mission will be Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski. This marks the first instance where the Foreign Minister will join President Nawrocki on an overseas visit, highlighting the evolving dynamics of Polish foreign diplomacy.

According to Polish media reports, Sikorski will be attending the General Assembly to contribute to discussions and facilitate dialogues concerning Poland’s diplomatic strategies. The participation aligns with President Nawrocki’s call for more robust international engagement and cooperation within the framework of the United Nations.

The UN General Assembly, a forum comprising all member states with equal voting rights, convenes annually. While major decisions, such as electing non-permanent members of the Security Council, require a two-thirds majority, other resolutions are passed by a simple majority. The assembly serves as a central deliberative body with six main committees offering a platform for extensive international discourse.

There’s a particular focus in Polish media on the anticipated discussions between Sikorski and Nawrocki regarding diplomatic appointments. This follows President Nawrocki’s expressed concerns over the current status of Poland’s diplomatic corps. Minister Sikorski has indicated a readiness to engage in dialogue with the President to address these issues, aiming to finalize ambassadorial nominations endorsed by the Polish parliament and the receiving nations.

Additionally, the Polish delegation will utilize the visit to strengthen connections with the Polish diaspora. A notable engagement is planned in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, home to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, a key site for Polish-American cultural exchange.

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