and V alues , N ational I nterests S trategic O bjectives in the A rea of N ational S ecurity The Republic of Poland creates favourable conditions to pursue its national interests and achieve strategic objectives in the domain of national security in conformity with the following values: independence and sovereignty of the state, security of its citizens, human and civil liberties and rights, human dignity, justice, national identity and heritage, democratic rule of law, solidarity, international order based on the principles of international law and environment protection. National interests in the field of national security include: 1. Guarding independence, territorial integrity, sovereignty and security of the state and its citizens. 2. Shaping international order, based on solidarity and respect for international law, which guarantees safe and secure development of Poland. 3. Strengthening national identity and guarding national heritage. 4. Ensuring conditions for sustainable and balanced social and economic development and environment protection. The above-listed national interests form the pillars of the national security of the Republic of Poland. Their implementation is ensured through the achievement of the strategic objectives resulting from them, which requires the planning and implementation of specific tasks and the possession and use of appropriate forces, resources and capabilities. These include key preparatory and strategic activities described hereinafter. 11