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Poland, China unveil plan to enhance strategic partnership

25.06.2024 11:00
Poland and China have unveiled a plan to strengthen their strategic partnership from 2024 to 2027, focusing on economy, trade, investment, science, technology, green development, and people-to-people exchanges, Polish Radio’s IAR news agency reported.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Polands President Andrzej Duda attend the welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 24 June 2024. Duda began his official visit to China on 22 June.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Poland's President Andrzej Duda attend the welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 24 June 2024. Duda began his official visit to China on 22 June.EPA/PEDRO PARDO / POOL

The plan aims to deepen bilateral economic and trade cooperation using existing mechanisms and establish a working group to facilitate this. Key initiatives include broader access for Polish products to the Chinese market, enhancing inspection and quarantine facilities for agricultural products, and increasing the volume of trade in food and agricultural products.

"Both sides will promote the rapid launch of Polish poultry meat, fresh blueberries, beans, and aquatic wildlife exports to China," the plan stated.

Radio Poland's Marcin Matuszewski has the details of President Duda's Monday meeting with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping in his audio report - available in our player (red button above and on the left).


IAR reported that Poland and China will enhance cooperation on intellectual property, patent policies, and artificial intelligence. They will also deepen ties in the railroad sector to create a stable, economic, and efficient transport channel between Asia and Europe. Maritime and aviation cooperation will be strengthened, with efforts to expedite customs clearance and support increased flight frequency and destinations.

"Both sides appreciate the efforts made bilaterally to provide flight service and will further support airlines in gradually increasing the frequency and destinations served in scheduled air service on routes between Poland and China," the document said.

The partnership will also include closer cooperation in science, climate, energy, culture, and sports. Education and cultural exchange will be prioritized, including the creation of the first comprehensive Polish-Chinese and Chinese-Polish dictionary and promoting exchanges between young people.

This plan coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Poland and follows President Andrzej Duda's visit to China.

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Source: IAR