Warsaw: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led a delegation from the United Arab Emirates to Warsaw, Poland, this week to explore new avenues for trade and economic cooperation. The visit included meetings with senior Polish government officials to expand bilateral relations between the two countries.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meetings build upon a recent visit to the UAE by Poland's President, Andrzej Duda, and are part of a joint economic collaboration program that was launched in 2022. This program aims to facilitate business partnerships, capital exchange, and knowledge sharing between the two nations.
Al Zeyoudi, accompanied by Mohamed Al Harbi, UAE Ambassador to Poland, engaged in bilateral talks with key Polish officials, including Wojciech Kolarski, Head of the International Policy Department of the President's Office. During these discussions, he conveyed the UAE leadership's regards and expressed the country's ambition to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with Poland.
In meetings with Adam Szlapka, Minister for European Affairs, and other Polish officials, discussions centered on stimulating bilateral trade and enhancing collaboration in sectors such as renewable energy and agriculture. Al Zeyoudi also met with Dariusz Standerski, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs, to explore cooperation in advanced technology sectors.
Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE's strategic position as a business hub and gateway to Asia and Africa, emphasizing its prime location and investor-friendly regulatory environment. He noted Poland's strategic importance in the UAE's efforts to deepen its economic engagement with Europe, citing infrastructure projects like the Central Communication Port and the Port of Swinoujscie as valuable assets for Emirati businesses.
The trade turnover between the UAE and Poland remained stable in 2024, reaching US$2.2 billion. The UAE's direct investments in Poland totaled approximately US$180 million by the end of 2023, with investments in sectors such as aviation, tourism, and technology. Conversely, Polish foreign direct investment in the UAE amounted to US$272 million as of 2022, with a focus on real estate, technology, and modern industries.
The visit to Warsaw, along with the UAE's expanding economic ties with Poland, underscores the country's vision to be a leader in global trade and investment while strengthening partnerships with European nations.
