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U.S. Supports Poland Joining G20 as Permanent Member

Washington has thrown its weight behind Poland's bid to become a permanent member of the G20, marking a significant diplomatic gesture as the two NATO allies deepen their cooperation across a broad range of strategic areas. The endorsement came out of high-level bilateral talks held in Warsaw, where the U.S. State Department and the Polish Foreign Ministry sat down to map out the future of their partnership — from energy and defense to critical minerals and technology security.

By Oskar Malec | Last Updated: 1 May 2026
A Growing Partnership on Multiple Fronts
The joint statement released following the Warsaw discussions covered considerable ground. Both governments agreed to work together on securing critical minerals supply chains — a priority that has taken on growing urgency as major economies race to reduce reliance on single-source suppliers. They also committed to shielding critical technology infrastructure from foreign interference and cutting dependency on what they described as high-risk vendors operating in sensitive sectors.

On the G20 question, Poland expressed gratitude for being invited to participate at all levels in the group's work during the current U.S. presidency of the forum. Washington, in turn, formally stated its strong support for Poland gaining full, permanent membership. Though that status has not yet been granted, Poland is already set to attend the G20 summit scheduled for Miami in December — a clear sign of the direction things are heading.

Defense and Nuclear Energy in Focus
Beyond economics and trade, the two countries signaled serious intent on the security front as well. Poland and the U.S. agreed to step up cooperation in nuclear energy and broader defense matters, including efforts to improve interoperability between their armed forces and strengthen ties within their respective defense industries. Both governments were explicit about one shared goal — building a strong and capable Polish military. That language carries weight, especially given the current security environment in Europe.

The G20 itself is an influential international forum that unites the world's leading economies to address questions of global financial stability and development. Its current membership includes 19 countries along with the European Union and the African Union, and if Washington's backing translates into action, Poland could soon be joining that table as a permanent voice.
 

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