(MENAFN- AzerNews) The United States on Tuesday inaugurated its first permanent
army base in Poland, Azernews reports citing Al Arabiya.
More than 10,000 US soldiers are currently stationed in
Poland.
The US garrison -- the eighth in Europe -- was established in
the western city of Poznan.
“This is historic. And it signals that we are here to stay,”
Mark Brzezinski, the US ambassador, said at the inauguration
ceremony.
“It signals to the world that the United States is committed to
Poland, and to the NATO alliance,” he added.
The garrison was established following US President Joe Biden's
announcement last year of a permanent US presence in Poland.
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said“we highly
appreciate the permanent US presence in Poland.
“The US army troops on NATO's eastern flank will be commanded
from Poland,” he added at the ceremony, calling the garrison
“important for the security of Poland but also for the security of
NATO.”
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