Polish economic mission to Iran this September

“Our offer [to Iran] will rival those of our European partners,” Piechociński told a press conference, noting that Poland will have to compete with countries such as Germany to enter the market.

The minister announced that 50-60 representatives of Polish firms will go with him on an economic mission as part of the recently announced Go Iran program.

The end of sanctions on the country is expected to be an opportunity for trade, in particular for Polish farmers.

During the visit, Piechociński will take part in a Polish-Iranian Business Forum in Tehran and will sign an agreement to create a joint Polish-Iranian committee as a forum for regular future economic contacts and consultations.

Meanwhile the Iranian ambassador to Poland, Ramin Mehmanparast, also expressed hopes that Polish firms will operate on the Iranian market.

“Iran, in terms of hydrocarbon resources, meaning gas and crude oil, is first in the world. We are ready to begin cooperation with Poland in this area. Similarly for mining, agriculture and the pharmaceutical industry. We can [also] establish cooperation in the food industry,” Mehmanparast commented.

The ambassador added that Iran is preparing its own economic mission to Poland, which will see Iranian businesspeople take part in Polish trade fairs.

Due to economic sanctions in 2014 Polish exports to Iran amounted to just EUR 34.9 million, while imports from Iran were worth EUR 22.4 million.

As a result of a historic deal between Iran and six world powers agreed in Vienna earlier this month, economic sanctions on Iran will now be lifted in return for restrictions on the country’s nuclear program. (sl/rg)

Source: PAP