Published: December 22, 2005

Polish Prime Minister visits Camp Echo in Iraq

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Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq - Polish Prime Minister Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz met with Multinational Division Central - South Soldiers to wish them "all the best" during the Christmas season.

During Christmas Eve at Camp Echo, the Polish contingent had traditional cuisine, including the Polish Culture Wafer, which they shared with one another.

The Prime Minister was welcomed by an honor guard and the commander of MND CS, MG Piotr Czerwinski. The Prime Minister and his delegation celebrated Christmas Eve with the Polish Soldiers by sharing a wafer.

Prime Minister Marcinkiewicz wished his troops safe service in Iraq and a happy return home. Marcinkiewicz emphasized that he is very proud of his Soldiers and the meeting with them made him much stronger.

After the celebration, Czerwinski familiarized the Prime Minister with the situation within the MND CS area of responsibility and with the tasks and accomplishments of the 5th rotation of the Polish contingent. The Prime Minister met with medical personnel, and Polish Soldiers showed him the equipment used for conducting night operations.

Marcinkiewicz commemorated Polish soldiers who paid the highest price for Iraqi freedom by lighting two white and red, candles in a military chapel.

Source: Multi-National Force-Iraq