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3/3/25, 9:09 AM UAE, Poland explore new areas of trade, economic cooperation
European Affairs, discussions focused on stimulating bilateral trade, while talks with Władysław Teofil
Bartoszewski, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Paweł Jabłoński,
Undersecretary of State for Economic and Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, centered on collaboration in renewable energy and agriculture sectors.

Al Zeyoudi also met Dariusz Standerski, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs, to explore
avenues for increasing economic cooperation in advanced technology, including its applications in
the financial sector. Al Zeyoudi highlighted the UAE’s strategic advantages as a dynamic business
hub and commercial gateway to Asia and Africa. He emphasised how the UAE’s prime location,
world-class infrastructure, and investor-friendly regulatory environment create an ideal platform for
business growth.

Highlighting the significance of Poland as a strategic partner in the UAE’s efforts to deepen its
economic engagement with Europe, Al Zeyoudi said, “Poland and the UAE share a commitment to
rapid development and modernization, making us natural partners in pursuing interconnected and

collective prosperity. Aligned with the UAE’s global trade aspirations, Poland’s strategic location and
infrastructure projects, such as the Central Communication Port and the Port of Świnoujście, offer
valuable connectivity to European markets for Emirati businesses looking to expand and grow.”

He added, “The stability of our non-oil trade with Poland, even amid a global trade slowdown,
underscores the strength of our economic partnership and paves the way for broader trade and
investment opportunities. Key sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, and agriculture hold
immense potential for collaboration, further advancing our shared vision for economic progress.”

In 2024, trade turnover between the UAE and Poland remained stable, reaching $2.2 billion. The
UAE’s total direct investments in Poland amounted to approximately $180 million by the end of 2023,
spanning aviation, tourism, electronics, automobiles, food industries, science, technology, and other
sectors. Meanwhile, Polish foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UAE stood at $272 million as of
2022, with investments spread across real estate, technology, modern industries, and wholesale and
retail sectors.

Al Zeyoudi was joined in Warsaw by Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al-Hawi, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Investment, and Safeya Hashem Al-Safi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the
Commercial Control and Governance Sector at the Ministry of Economy. The visit to Warsaw, and the
UAE’s expanding economic ties with Poland, reflect the country’s forward-looking vision to position

itself as a global leader in trade and investment while enhancing partnerships with European nations.

Separately earlier this month, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Andrzej Duda, President of
Poland, on the sidelines of the first day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025. The Summit
was held between Feb.11 to13, under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.

The meeting discussed bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the UAE and Poland.
The two leaders explored opportunities to strengthen ties, with Poland’s participation at WGS 2025

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