“Sentimentality, which has grown up over the course of several centuries, plays an important role in relations between Poland and Turkey”, said dr. Bruno Surdel, Turkey expert at the Centre for International Relations on DW – Deutsche Welle [15.02.2023]

15 February 2023

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Poland recognizes the geopolitical significance of Turkey, its function as a bridge between the Middle East and Europe, between Russia and Europe, and its military strength. And then there is Poland’s political realism in recognizing Turkey as a superregional geopolitical power – said dr Bruno Surdel, Turkey expert at the Centre for International Relations (CIR – CSM).

Poland does not have such strong relations with any other important country outside Europe. Sentimentality, which has grown up over the course of several centuries, plays an important role in relations between Poland and Turkey. Russia, the common foe, brought the two nations together and cemented the friendship – said Bruno Surdel. 

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