Strengthening Ties: Polish-Ukrainian Business Forum in Odesa
A business forum dedicated to Polish-Ukrainian partnerships is taking place in Odesa. This event brings together government officials, entrepreneurs, and investors to enhance collaboration in areas such as transportation, construction, and energy, with a strong focus on joint efforts to rebuild Ukraine and develop regional infrastructure.
«There can be no independent Poland without an independent Ukraine.» These words, spoken over a century ago, remain relevant today, affirming the historical connections between the two nations.
The Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Odesa, Mr. Jacek Goździoł, emphasized during the opening of the forum that economic cooperation is key to integrating Ukraine into European civilization.
«We are part of Western culture, a family called the European Union. For our mutual security, we must ensure that Ukraine enters the sphere of Western influence, particularly through economic ties,» stated the diplomat.
Chairman of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Andrzej Dyk, highlighted that Poland has historically been one of Ukraine's most active supporters of its European course. Today, it continues to foster a partnership based on trust, solidarity, and mutual respect. Business, he noted, is always associated with risks but simultaneously opens new opportunities, and Odesa represents such a chance for Polish-Ukrainian cooperation.
The Mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov, acknowledged the contribution of the Polish community to the city's development since its inception and supported the forum's initiative as a platform for implementing joint infrastructure projects, particularly in the fields of energy, ecology, and industrial parks.
«Together, we are capable of realizing ambitious ideas that shape the modern European future,» emphasized Hennadiy Trukhanov.
