On Thursday, February 19, in Bucharest, the Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a Business Breakfast dedicated to the promotion of its flagship publication, “Poland–Romania: Economic and Investment Cooperation.” (Polska-Rumunia. Współpraca gospodarcza i inwestycyjna | Polonia–România: cooperare economică și investițională). The report, developed by the Chamber, provides a comprehensive overview of bilateral economic relations, key sectors of cooperation, and investment opportunities between Poland and Romania. It is designed as a practical resource for businesses, investors, and institutions interested in strengthening their presence and activities across both markets.
The publication was prepared in cooperation with leading companies and institutions actively involved in Polish-Romanian economic relations, including Arc Consulting, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), CTP Romania, Dekpol, Raben Group, froo Romania, KPMG, PKO Bank Polski, Track Tec, and VGP Romania. Their support and expertise played a key role in the development of this initiative, and the Chamber extends its sincere appreciation for their contribution.
The event was officially opened by H.E. Paweł Soloch, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Romania, and Gabriel-Bogdan Ștețco, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism of Romania. The discussion was moderated by Adam Sobieszkoda, Executive Director, Board Member of the Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Expert Panels
The Business Breakfast featured two thematic discussion panels bringing together industry leaders and experts.
Romania and Poland in the Region
Panelists:
- Jan Majewski, Branch Director, PKO Bank Polski
- Vlad Craciun, Tax Director, KPMG
- Wojciech Chmielewski, Director, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)
- Mariusz Tront, Chief Operating Officer and Management Board Member, froo Romania
Transport, Logistics, and Infrastructure in Romania and Poland
Panelists:
- Tomasz Nieżwicki, Managing Director CEE, Raben Group
- Ronald Binkofski, Managing Director, CTP Romania
- Dana Bordei, Commercial Country Manager, VGP Romania
The panel was moderated by Romeo Dumitru, Vice President of ARILOG (Romanian Logistics Association).
The event provided a valuable platform for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and perspectives among business leaders, industry experts, and institutional representatives from both Poland and Romania. It facilitated meaningful dialogue on the current state of bilateral economic relations, while also highlighting concrete opportunities for further cooperation across key sectors. The strong attendance and high level of engagement clearly demonstrated the growing interest in strengthening economic ties between the two countries, as well as the need for continued collaboration in an increasingly dynamic regional environment.
Beyond the exchange of insights, the Business Breakfast also served as an important networking opportunity, enabling participants to establish new contacts, strengthen existing partnerships, and explore potential areas of joint investment and development. The discussions confirmed that Poland and Romania, as two of the most dynamic economies in Central and Eastern Europe, share not only common challenges but also significant potential for deeper strategic cooperation.
The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to supporting this process by creating platforms for dialogue, promoting knowledge sharing, and facilitating business connections that contribute to sustainable economic growth and long-term partnership between the two markets.
