Speaking during a Polish-Chinese Economic Forum in Shanghai, Duda voiced hope that "it will be possible to achieve lasting peace and restore the primacy of international law worldwide."
He told the gathering that trade between Poland and China has declined due to the war in Ukraine, disrupted logistics chains and transport restrictions.
He argued that Poland enjoys a strategic position as a gateway between Europe and Asia.
Although the value of Chinese investment is steadily increasing, China ranks only 17th among the largest foreign investors in Poland, Duda noted.
"Russia's aggression in Ukraine, as well as the support of these actions by Belarus, limits cooperation in the field of transport, especially rail," he said.
He added: "We must speak about this directly, as this matter is fundamentally important to us: Russia's attack on Ukraine is also an assault on the freedom of international trade. It is in the interest of both Poland and China for this war to end as soon as possible."
Duda told the Shanghai conference that Poland "imports 16 times more goods from China than it exports."
He stated: "Our overriding task is to bridge this gap at least a little, of course keeping in mind the proportions between Poland and China."
He added he was hoping that dialogue with Chinese leaders, especially President Xi Jinping, would "help improve this situation" and "systematically remove trade barriers."
"I am pleased that during my talks in Beijing, we signed an agreement on an action plan to resume Polish poultry exports to China," Duda also said.
He added that Poland was also hoping that China would "completely lift" a ban on beef imports.
He encouraged Chinese businessmen to invest in Poland, particularly in industries such as renewable energy, electric transport, food production, logistics and cosmetics.
Poland is also keen on developing new air and rail connections with China and increasing cooperation in tourism, technology and science, Duda said.
"Chinese investors are welcome in Poland, and their investments are and will remain safe," he declared.
He also said that Chinese companies can count on support in his country in the form of tax incentives and various grants.
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Source: PAP