"My visit is intended to show how important the European orientation is to Poland," he declared, explaining his decision to make Brussels his first foreign visit as President.
Skaidrojot lēmumu savā pirmajā ārzemju vizītē prezidenta amatā doties uz Briseli, viņš teica: "Manas vizītes mērķis ir parādīt, cik svarīga Polijai ir orientācija uz Eiropu".