On 26 February 2026 in Warsaw, representatives of business, public institutions and experts gathered for a Business Breakfast dedicated to strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Poland and Romania. The event marked the official promotion of the latest publication of the Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry titled “Poland–Romania. Economic and Investment Cooperation.” (Polska-Rumunia. Współpraca gospodarcza i inwestycyjna | Polonia–România: cooperare economică și investițională).
The report presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of bilateral economic relations and highlights sectors with the greatest potential for future collaboration. Particular attention is devoted to strategic industries that are shaping economic ties between the two countries, including infrastructure development, transport and logistics, the energy sector and the agri-food industry. These areas are increasingly important in the context of regional connectivity, supply chain resilience and long-term investment opportunities.
Publication Partners
The Chamber would like to express its sincere appreciation to the partners who contributed to the creation of the report: Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), KPMG, PKO Bank Polski, Raben Group, Dekpol, Track Tec, Arc Consulting, froo Romania, CTP Romania, VGP Romania. Their expertise and market perspectives played a key role in shaping the publication and the discussion during the event.
Opening Remarks
The Business Breakfast was opened by Adam Sobieszkoda, Executive Director & Board Member of the Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry and distinguished representatives of public institutions and the financial sector:
- Ștefan Porojan, Minister-Counsellor and Head of the Economic and Commercial Promotion Office at the Embassy of Romania in the Republic of Poland
- Tomasz Salomon, Deputy Director of the Department for Trade and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Development and Technology of Poland
- Piotr Jabłoński, Managing Director at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
The speakers emphasized the dynamic development of Polish–Romanian economic relations and the growing importance of both countries within the Central and Eastern European region.
Expert Panels
The agenda featured three thematic panel discussions bringing together experts from business, finance and academia.
1. Poland and Romania in the Region
Moderator: Adam Sobieszkoda, Executive Director and Board Member, Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Panelists:
- Pawel Śliwiński, Poznan University of Economics and Business, Dom Maklerski INC S.A.
- Tomasz Bieliński, Director of International Cooperation, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)
The discussion focused on the role of Poland and Romania in shaping economic dynamics in Central and Eastern Europe, highlighting their complementary strengths and the opportunities arising from regional cooperation.
2. Transport, Logistics and Infrastructure
Moderator: Robert Przybylski, Rzeczpospolita / Logistyka.rp.pl
Panelists:
- Andrzej Diniejko, Chief SAP R&D Officer, Arc Consulting
- Łukasz Michałowski, Regional International Road Network Director, Raben Group
- Karol Słupek, Board Member, Dekpol
Experts addressed the development of cross-border infrastructure, logistics corridors and transport networks, as well as the growing role of Romania in regional supply chains.
3. Polish Investments in Romania – Opportunities and Challenges
Moderator: Jakub Roszkiewicz, Tax Partner, KPMG
Panelists:
- Wojciech Majkowski, Tax Partner, KPMG
- Rafał Wróbel, Board Member, Track Tec
This session explored practical aspects of Polish investments in Romania, including regulatory conditions, tax considerations and experiences of companies already active on the Romanian market.
Strengthening Economic Ties
The discussions confirmed that economic relations between Poland and Romania are steadily strengthening, supported by increasing trade volumes, growing investment flows and expanding cooperation across strategic sectors. Romania continues to emerge as an attractive destination for Polish companies seeking opportunities in infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics and energy. Beyond the substantive discussions, the event also created valuable networking opportunities for participants, fostering dialogue between business leaders, policymakers and experts. The strong interest in the meeting reflected the growing momentum in Polish–Romanian cooperation and the significant untapped potential that remains between the two markets.
The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to supporting this dialogue and facilitating further business connections between companies and institutions in both countries.
