President Duda visits Paris

Poland's president Andrzej Duda paid visit to Paris, where he met his French counterpart, Francois Hollande to discuss the current situation in Ukraine and Syria as well as the issue of immigration, among others, the domestic media reported. President Duda stressed that Poland hopes to bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible, by meeting the conditions of Minsk agreement. Hollande confirmed France's support for Poland's candidature to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, while the Polish president declared that Poland is backing France's plans for stabilization in the Middle East. Furthermore, Duda said that helping refugees from Syria is crucial, however the most effective support should be provided near to their country, so that they will be able to return there. At the beginning of next year, the governments of both countries will meet in Poland, most likely in Warsaw, Hollande said.