Egypt and Poland have taken a significant step in strengthening their bilateral relations during the first session of the Egyptian-Polish Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation. Held in Warsaw, this meeting marks the first such gathering in 30 years and reflects both nations’ determination to deepen collaboration across multiple sectors.
During the session, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, congratulated Poland on its upcoming presidency of the European Union Council in 2025. She emphasized Egypt's enthusiasm for enhancing cooperation with Poland and the European Union, particularly during Poland’s leadership term. This engagement builds on the growing momentum in Egyptian-European economic relations seen throughout 2024.
The session follows a key milestone in bilateral relations—the signing of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement during the 2022 visit of Polish President Andrzej Duda to Egypt. This agreement replaced the original framework established in 1964, reflecting a modernized approach to collaboration. Dr. Al-Mashat noted that this historic meeting signals a shared commitment to advancing ties in alignment with global and regional developments and sustainable development goals.
Economic and cultural ties between Egypt and Poland are already robust. Trade volume between the two nations reached $760 million in 2023, and 163 Polish companies are actively investing in Egypt. Additionally, in 2024, 474,000 Polish tourists visited Egypt, underscoring the strong cultural connections between the two countries. Dr. Al-Mashat expressed optimism about further enhancing trade and investment relations by leveraging shared assets and aligning strategic priorities.
The meeting outlined several sectors for deeper cooperation, including telecommunications, energy, steel production, space technology, higher education, and housing. Dr. Al-Mashat stressed the importance of prioritizing food, water, and energy security as key areas for collaboration. She also highlighted Egypt's ongoing economic reforms aimed at empowering the private sector to drive growth and job creation, which is crucial for sustainable development.
Key figures from both countries attended the meeting, including Egyptian Ambassador to Poland Ahmed Al-Ansari and Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority Waleid Gamal El-Dein, as well as Polish officials such as Michał Murkocinski, Poland’s Ambassador to Egypt, and Andrzej Dycha, Chairman of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency. The broad representation underscored the commitment on both sides to ensuring tangible outcomes from the talks.
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