Sylwetki polskich dyplomatów na Pacyfiku
Profiles of Polish diplomats in the Pacific

Summary/Abstract: The paper aims to illustrate profiles of important Polish diplomats in relations between Poland and the Pacific. The characteristics of the Pacific region, its geopolitical position towards Europe, the relatively small trade, as well as limited diplomatic ties do not pose a priority direction to Polish diplomacy. However, as been shown by Western scholars, the role of Oceania gradually increases, neglecting the existing supremacy of the Atlantic Community. Warsaw efforts to maintain and then to deepen friendly relations with the Pacific are caused by various reasons. There is a need for establishment strategic partnerships on the political and economic basis. This is crucial for Poland, which looks to strengthening its role on the international arena. Polish ambassadors and consuls, including honorary consuls work on many areas of bilateral cooperation, often beyond the obligations under the Vienna Convention. That is the daily work of Polish diplomats, which allows bringing closer two distant regions (in both geographic and social sense) for our mutual benefit. Some significant names have to recalled already here: John Roy--Wojciechowski, former Honorary Consul of Poland in Auckland, whose multidimensional activity influenced development of Polish--New Zealand relations, Bożena Jarnot, Honorary Consul in Hawaii, involved in popularising Polish culture in the UK and Paweł Milewski, Polish Ambassador to Australia and Papua New Guinea, who is the Foreign Ministry envoy to establish further diplomatic relations with the Pacific.

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