Wroclaw: Taiwan and Poland have signed a memorandum of understanding on economic cooperation at the 13th bilateral economic and trade consultation conference in Wroclaw, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Saturday. In a statement, the MOEA detailed the agreement which was formalized by Deputy Economics Minister Cynthia Kiang and Michal Jaros, the secretary of state in Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology. The MOU supports the establishment of special economic zones and industrial parks.
According to Focus Taiwan, the agreement also encompasses potential collaboration in fields including information and communications technologies, semiconductors, renewable energy development, and innovations by small and medium-sized enterprises. The conference, held in Wroclaw, saw Taiwan’s largest-ever delegation to Poland, led by Kiang and comprising more than 100 members.
During her address at the conference, Kiang highlighted the significance of the large economic delegation Poland sent to Taiwan for last year’s forum and Taiwan’s substantial delegation this year. She emphasized that these exchanges reflect the mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral economic ties. Kiang further noted that the partnership between Taiwan and Poland, rooted in shared democratic values and a spirit of innovation, could serve as a model for Taiwan’s relations with other European nations.
Jaros acknowledged the strong economic and trade partnership between Taiwan and Poland. He expressed Poland’s interest in collaborating with Taiwan to establish a resilient and secure supply chain. Both officials also participated in the 21st Taiwan-Poland economic cooperation forum, which addressed topics such as green energy, energy storage, automation, and the information technology sector.
According to the MOEA, Poland ranks as Taiwan’s sixth largest trading partner within the European Union. In 2024, the bilateral trade between the two nations reached US$2.07 billion. By September 2025, Poland had invested US$814,000 in Taiwan, while Taiwan’s investment in Poland amounted to US$98.85 million.