“Donald Trump holds great respect for Polish citizens. He honours the long history we share, dating back to the time of the War of Independence. But it is also the strong spirit and profound independence of the Polish people that connects them with Americans. We were very excited to sign the nuclear cooperation agreement, which will further unite our nations,” said Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy in the Trump administration, in an interview with TV Republika. This was the only interview the American official granted during his visit to Poland.
A two-day summit of the Three Seas Initiative is currently underway in Warsaw. The event has drawn 23 delegations, including 12 heads of state. Representatives from the United States, Japan, and other non-European countries — including Arab states — are also in attendance.
The United States is represented, among others, by Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy in Donald Trump’s administration. Wright gave an exclusive interview to TV Republika, his only media engagement in Poland.
During the interview with editor Michał Rachoń, Wright emphasized the importance of stable energy sources.
“Gas has been the fastest-growing energy source over the last several decades. Looking decades ahead, it will likely be gas and nuclear energy. These sources provide 24/7 power, regardless of whether the wind blows or the sun shines. They are reliable sources of energy around which a strong and stable economy can be built,”
he stated.
When asked by editor Rachoń, “You signed another agreement between Poland and the U.S. — a nuclear energy contract. What is the significance of this agreement?” Wright replied:
“Nuclear energy is a major investment. It represents a long-term partnership. The American and Polish nations have stood together since the founding of our country. We share a love of freedom, a passion for living with energy, and energy opportunities for our citizens. This contract has strengthened the already close relationship between the U.S. and Poland.”
“Poles Share the American Love of Freedom”
Rachoń went on to ask about shale gas — and the broader transaction between the U.S. and Central European countries. “What are the prospects for this major cooperation between the U.S. and Central Europe?” he inquired.
“The reason is that Poland and these Central European nations share the American love of freedom. They reject servitude and top-down dictates on what they can and cannot do. That makes them more dynamic and entrepreneurial than some countries in Europe. We want to work with nations that are growing. Thanks to the shale revolution, the U.S. went from being the world’s largest importer of shale gas to being its largest exporter. So we want to use this gas to increase American prosperity — but also to promote peace abroad, through close alliances with countries like Poland, where we can supply reliable and affordable energy to our allies,”
Wright explained.
He further specified: “From natural gas to nuclear energy to other infrastructure — we want to help freedom-loving people who want to strengthen their societies through jobs, opportunities, and affordable energy.”
“I Praise the Polish People”
Rachoń also referenced Wright’s earlier comment that “prosperity in the U.S. and peace abroad is a team sport, and you invite people from other countries to join in.” He continued, “For us in Central Europe, energy has long been a tool of Russian imperial policy. For many years, there were efforts to make energy the primary instrument of imprisoning entire nations. This was one of the points President Trump made in his famous speech in Warsaw — that such things should never happen again. Since then, Russia has barely transported any oil or gas to Central Europe. Based on what we’re seeing now, what is the current outlook?”
“Of course. Until recently, most Western European nations had become heavily dependent on Russian gas because it was cheap in the short term. What they failed to grasp was that energy relationships are truly partnerships. They’re not just commercial transactions. And when you hitch your wagon to an unstable and hostile nation, it causes massive damage,”
the Secretary responded.
Speaking directly about Poland, Wright stated:
“I praise the people of Poland for making the early decision that they did not want to hitch their wagon to that country. Poland was one of the first importers of American LNG, and I believe that, with the pipelines and other infrastructure being developed in Poland, American LNG will also reach other countries in Central Europe. We’re thrilled to see that happening!”
“Donald Trump Respects the Polish People”
Chris Wright also affirmed that “Donald Trump has a deep respect for Polish citizens.”
“He respects the long history we share, going back to the War of Independence. But it’s that strong spirit, that powerful sense of independence among Poles, that also connects them with Americans. We were truly excited today to sign the nuclear cooperation agreement that will tie our nations even closer,”
he added.
He concluded by noting: “Not everyone is capable of this, but strong, independent, loyal partners — like the U.S. and Poland — can engage in a shared, successful, long-term nuclear partnership. I thanked President Duda, who was the original leader and initiator of this effort. It took years to reach this point, but his tireless dedication allowed us to get to where we are today.”
The Three Seas Initiative
The Three Seas Initiative was launched by the Presidents of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and Croatia, Kolinda Grabar–Kitarović, during a meeting of regional leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2015. That year is recognized as the beginning of Three Seas cooperation, with the inaugural summit held in Dubrovnik in 2016.
Initially, the Initiative comprised 12 EU member states: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. In 2023, Greece joined, bringing the total to 13 participating countries, along with two associated participants — Ukraine and Moldova. Strategic partners of the Three Seas Initiative include the United States, Japan, the European Commission, and Germany.
Yesterday, during the summit’s first day, Polish President Andrzej Duda announced that the Three Seas Initiative would expand to include Montenegro and Albania as associated states, while Turkey and Spain would join as strategic partners.
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