On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Sovereign Order of Malta and the Republic of Poland, a ceremonial opening of a photographic exhibition commemorating this milestone took place at the Polish Parliament on 15 October 2025.
The exhibition was organized by the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Poland and the Polish Association of the Knights of Malta (ZPKM). The event was hosted by the Marshal of the Sejm, Szymon Hołownia.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Niels Carl A. Lorijn, Ambassador of the Order of Malta, emphasized that the venue, the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, is a symbol of Polish statehood and freedom, and “a fitting place to honour the long-standing friendship that unites Poland and the Sovereign Order of Malta.” He recalled the centuries-old tradition of these ties. After 45 years of prohibition, the Order of Malta returned to Poland in 1990 with renewed energy and a mission to serve those in need.
Today – as the Ambassador noted – the medical and social programs run by the Polish Association of the Order reach the most vulnerable – the elderly, the sick, people with disabilities, refugees, and families in crisis. He added that cooperation with successive Polish governments has not only grown stronger, but has also taken on an international dimension. Joint activities include humanitarian aid for Ukraine since 2015, support for Moldova and Lebanon, as well as rescue training and psychological assistance programmes.
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