He said this at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

“I am a supporter of Europe being strong from a military point of view, so that we have the ability to deter,” TASS quotes him.

At the same time, Morawiecki added that Europe can be a strong player in the international arena only if it is economically strong and socially responsible.

Earlier, the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, said earlier that after the events in Afghanistan, the EU more than ever needs to create its own defense system. In this regard, he noted, the European concept of security "Strategic compass" should be presented by October-November.