Speaking at a conference in Poznań, western Poland, on Monday, Paweł Kowal underscored the need to support exports and investments while ensuring the security of Polish companies operating in Ukraine, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
Addressing the "Common Future" Congress in Poznań, Kowal said that Poland is creating a favorable environment for investment in Ukraine through significant exports of goods.
Kowal, who also chairs the Polish government's Council for Cooperation with Ukraine, told the conference that "30 percent of the EU's exports to Ukraine come from Poland" and that "exports need to be supported because they lead to investments."
A key issue is ensuring the safe operation of Polish companies in Ukraine, according to Kowal.
“The fundamental political task today is to ensure that Ukraine is free from Russian attacks,” he said.
Discussing support for Polish enterprises, Kowal announced that work is underway on a substantial financial instrument for companies operating in Ukraine, with possible support reaching up to EUR 800 million.
Speaking about Poland's upcoming turn at the rotating presidency of the EU, Kowal said that “the best way to reduce investment risks is to quickly open the doors to the European Union for Ukraine.”
Ukrainian Deputy Economy Minister Andrii Teliupa encouraged Polish companies to invest in Ukraine, declaring: "We are ready to support Polish capital and Polish entrepreneurs."
The two-day conference in Poznań aims to be a platform for discussing the needs of the Ukrainian economy and opportunities for collaboration with Polish partners.
The event is being attended by around 1,000 participants, including entrepreneurs and central and local government officials. It includes 40 debates with 100 speakers.
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Source: IAR/PAP/@rada_plua
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