Sikorski meets McCain, again

After the meeting he revealed that the two had discussed the situation in the Caucasus and the future of NATO.

"The organization needs to have its military character restored," Sikorski told the press.

Ukraine - described by Sikorski as a key state when it comes to balance of powers in Europe - was a subject of discussion, as was the installation of the US missile shield in Poland. According to Sikorski, McCain expressed gratitude for the signing of the agreement and promised to support the project.

The meeting with Senator McCain was unofficial. However, it was the second time the two politicians had met; the first occasion was during Sikorski's official visit in July. To date the Polish FM has only spoken once with Democratic candidate Barack Obama, and this was a phone conversation in July.

Foreign Minister Sikorski explained that it was in the best interest of Polish business to have a good relationship with the future president of the US, no matter which party he came from. "We remember that Poland joined NATO during Democrat Bill Clinton's tenure, but we also remember what Republican Ronald Reagan did to dismantle the Soviet Bloc," Sikorski said.

During his trip to the US, Sikorski also took part in the opening ceremony of the renovated Polish Consulate building in Chicago.