Poland must have confidence in ambassadors says head of PM's Office
The government needs to trust its ambassadors, the head of the Prime Minister's Office has said, commenting on the planned dismissal of over 50 Polish ambassadors.
Last week the government announced that it would withdraw 50 ambassadors from their post, in a massive overhaul of the Polish diplomatic service.
The decision could cause friction between the government and President Andrzej Duda, who has the power to appoint and dismiss ambassadors.
As an indication that he was opposed to the decision, Duda, who is considered an ally of the ex-ruling Law and Justice (PiS), said "no Polish ambassador can be appointed or recalled without the president's signature."
But speaking to the TVN24 news channel on Monday, Jan Grabiec said: "The government must have confidence in its ambassadors," adding that the appointment of diplomatic staff is in the government's, not the president's, domain.
"It is best if everyone sticks to their own (business- PAP)," Grabiec said. "The president is obliged to cooperate with the government. We hope to begin talks."
He added that Poland’s diplomats will be appointed "regardless of the president's decision."
According to Polish law, the president can appoint and withdraw ambassadors upon the request of the foreign minister and with the approval of the head of the government. (PAP)
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