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Of Diplomatic Relations Between Luxembourg and Poland from a to Z Stosunków Dyplomatycznych Między Luksemburgiem I Polską Od of diplomatic relations stosunków dyplomatycznych between Luxembourg and Poland między Luksemburgiem i Polską from A to Z od A do Z The full potential of bilateral relations is however far from being realized. We are convinced that an increased cooperation on political, economic Ladies and gentlemen, and cultural level is of great importance, also in the European and international context. Dear Friends, Strengthened ties in the common defense of a rules and value-based international order is It is my pleasure to present to you this brochure an objective shared by both our countries’ citizens. commemorating the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Luxembourg and Let me salute here the almost 5.000 Polish Poland; Count Władysław Sobański having presented citizens living and working in Luxembourg his credentials to H.R.H. Grand Duchess Charlotte and the Luxembourgish citizens residing in Poland. on 18 April 1921. The present brochure provides an overview of facts and Over the last century, our relationship has been anecdotes, which are symbolic for our common history, greatly marked by history, through both World from the migration of Polish citizens to Luxembourg, Wars, the advent of communist Poland and, at last, to the broadcasting by Radio Luxembourg during the reemergence of a democratic Poland. communist times, through the history of the building on 15, Słoneczna street where the Embassy With the successive accession of Poland to NATO of Luxembourg in Warsaw is located, and which and the EU, an intense and substantive development I had the honour to officially inaugurate on 11 June of bilateral relations could begin once more, further 2007. Some of the 26 anecdotes, starting with reinforced by the opening of resident Embassies A for “Ambasada Luksemburga” and finishing with in Warsaw and Luxembourg in 2005 and 2006 Z for “Zygfryd Luksemburski”, have been the topics respectively. of conferences, exhibitions and various events over the years, but this 100th anniversary of our diplomatic Since several years, a more intense cooperation relations is a perfect opportunity to remember those can also be observed in various economic fields. historic links, and to strive towards building even In 2019, commercial exchanges (both import stronger relations moving forward. and export) thus exceeded 750 million euros. A number of Luxembourg-based companies are I wish you all a pleasant (re)discovery and wholehearted active in the Polish industrial sectors (steel, automotive, congratulations for our joint anniversary. glass production…), while important future projects in logistics and new technologies have been launched following bilateral consultations on ministerial level. Luxembourg currently ranks 3rd in foreign direct investments in Poland (24.3 billion Jean Asselborn euros in 2019), while the Luxembourg financial center Minister of Foreign and European Affairs has become a hub for Polish investment funds. of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Pełen potencjał naszych dwustronnych relacji jest Panie i Panowie, jeszcze daleki od wykorzystania. Jesteśmy przekonani, że wzmożona współpraca polityczna, ekonomiczna Drodzy przyjaciele, i kulturalna ma wielką wagę także w kontekście europejskim i międzynarodowym. Wzmocnione więzi Mam przyjemność przedstawić Wam broszurę we wspólnej obronie międzynarodowego porządku, upamiętniającą stulecie nawiązania stosunków opartego o zasady i wartości, jest celem podzielanym dyplomatycznych między Luksemburgiem a Polską; przez obywateli obu naszych krajów. 18 kwietnia 1921 Hrabia Władysław Sobański złożył swoje listy uwierzytelniające na ręce J.K.W. Pozwalam sobie również pozdrowić 5,000 polskich Wielkiej Księżnej Charlotte. obywateli, żyjących i pracujących w Luksemburgu a także luksemburskich obywateli przebywających Na przestrzeni ostatniego stulecia na nasze stosunki w Polsce. znacząco wpłynęły wydarzenia historyczne, takie jak obie Wojny Światowe, pojawienie się komunistycznej Niniejsza broszura dostarczy Państwu faktów Polski oraz w końcu, odrodzenie demokratycznej Polski. i anegdot, które są symboliczne dla naszej wspólnej historii, od migracji polskich obywateli do Luksemburga, Wraz ze stopniowym przystępowaniem przez do nadawania audycji przez Radio Luxembourg Polskę do NATO i UE, nastąpił wzmożony rozwój w komunistycznych czasach, poprzez historię dwustronnych relacji, wzmocniony jeszcze przez budynku na ul. Słonecznej 15, gdzie Ambasada otwarcie stałych przedstawicielstw dyplomatycznych Luksemburga w Warszawie ma swoją siedzibę, w Warszawie i w Luksemburgu, odpowiednio i którą miałem zaszczyt oficjalnie zainaugurować w 2005 i 2006. 11 czerwca 2007. Niektóre z tych historii, zaczynających się od A jak „Ambasada Luksemburga” a kończących Od kilku lat można obserwować wzmożoną się na Z jak „Zygfryd Luksemburski”, były już współpracę w różnych dziedzinach gospodarczych. przedmiotem konferencji, wystaw i innych wydarzeń W 2019 wymiana handlowa (zarówno import jak na przestrzeni minionych lat, ale ta 100. rocznica i eksport) przekroczyła 750 milionów euro. naszych dyplomatycznych stosunków stanowi Wiele spółek, mających swoje siedziby w Luksemburgu, doskonałą okazję by przypomnieć historyczne jest aktywnych w polskich sektorach przemysłowych powiązania i by podjąć starania w kierunku budowania (stalowym, samochodowym, szklarskim…), jeszcze silniejszych relacji w przyszłości. a przyszłe, ważne projekty w branży logistycznej i nowych technologii zostały zapoczątkowane Życzę Państwu przyjemnego odkrywania w następstwie dwustronnych konsultacji na poziomie i składam serdeczne gratulacje z okazji naszej ministerialnym. Luksemburg zajmuje obecnie trzecie wspólnej rocznicy. miejsce jeśli chodzi o bezpośrednie inwestycje zagraniczne w Polsce (24.3 miliarda euro w 2019), Jean Asselborn zaś luksemburskie centrum finansowe stało Minister Spraw Zagranicznych się hubem dla polskich funduszy inwestycyjnych. i Europejskich Wielkiego Księstwa Luksemburga 5 Ambassadors to USSR and Russia with accreditation to Poland Ambasadorowie w ZSRR i Rosji z akredytacją w Polsce: The first diplomatic eprr esentative of Luxembourg in Poland residing in Russia, René Blum, Minister Plenipotentiary, took office inuly J 1944. He was succeeded by Minister Counselor Paul Putz (1956-1960). From 1960 the Ambassadors were: Camille Dumont, Léon Ries, Pierre Wurth, Adrien Meisch, Georges Heisbourg, Paul Reuter, Guy de Muyser, Robert Bloes and Hubert Wurth until the end of the Soviet Union, and further, as Ambassador appointed to the Russian Federation from 25 December 1991. The last non-resident Ambassador was Ronald Mayer, residing in Luxembourg. 1944-1956: René Blum 1968-1971: Pierre Wurth (Minister Plenipotentiary), the first to esider in Moscow 1971-1974: Adrien Meisch (Minister Pełnomocny), pierwszy rezydujący w Moskwie 1974-1977: Georges Heisbourg 1956-1960: Paul Putz 1977-1981: Paul Reuter (Minister Councelor) (Radca Minister) 1981-1986: Guy de Muyser 1960-1963: Camille Dumont 1986-1988: Robert Bloes 1963-1968: Léon Ries 1988-1992: Hubert Wurth 6 Pierwszy przedstawiciel dyplomatyczny w Polsce, rezydujący w Rosji René Blum, Minister Pełnomocny, objął stanowisko w lipcu 1944. Jego następcą był Radca Minister, Paul Putz (1956-1960). Od 1960 Ambasadorami byli: Camille Dumont, Léon Ries, Pierre Wurth, Adrien Meisch, Georges Heisbourg, Paul Reuter, Guy de Muyser, Robert Bloes oraz Hubert Wurth do upadku Związku Radzieckiego a od 25 grudnia 1991, jako Ambasador mianowany w Federacji Rosyjskiej. Ostatnim nierezydującym Ambasadorem był Ronald Mayer, urzędujący w Luksemburgu. Ambassadors to Poland Deputies Heads of Mission Ambasadorowie w Polsce: Zastępcy Szefów Misji: 1993-2005: Ronald Mayer 2007-2011: Patrick Hemmer (non-resident) (nierezydujący) 2012-2016: André Flammang 2005-2010: Ronald Dofing from/od 2016: Claude Trierweiler 2010-2013: Conrad Bruch 2013-2016: Georges Faber 2016-2020: Conrad Bruch from/od 2020: Paul Schmit 7 A for Ambasada Luksemburga Ambasada Luksemburga (Eng. Embassy of Luxembourg) in Warsaw is situated in the calm and green district of Mokotów on 15 Słoneczna street which means sunny street, near the Morskie Oko park (the Eye of the Sea Park), close to the Royal Łazienki Museum and its wonderful park. 8 Building of the Embassy after the renovation carried out in 2005-2006 Budynek Ambasady po renowacji prowadzonej w latach 2005-2006 A jak Ambasada Luksemburga Ambasada Luksemburga w Warszawie mieści się w spokojnej i zielonej dzielnicy Mokotów przy ul. Słonecznej 15, blisko parku Morskie Oko i wspaniałego parku Muzeum Łazienki Królewskie. 9 The government of Luxembourg bought this alluring and historical villa in 2004 when bilateral relations between both countries had been tightened following Poland’s accession to the European Union, and the agreement of both to governments to establish permanent missions. The official inauguration of the Embassy took place on 11 June 2007 in the presence of Mr Jean Asselborn, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg and Mrs Anna Fotyga, his Polish counterpart. Once the Ambassador and employees moved to the building, they started to discover its fascinating history. The villa was founded in 1934 by Zofia ochowska.Ż She was the daughter of the famous chocolate manufacturer Emil Wedel and sister of Dr Jan Wedel Zofia ochowskaŻ de Wedel who developed the family business and built a modern chocolate factory which is still well known After the war, the building became the seat of the in Warsaw. 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