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Poland and Ukraine Co-Host Recovery Conference in Gdańsk
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Poland and Ukraine Co-Host Recovery Conference in Gdańsk

From Rzeczpospolita · (1h ago) Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Poland and Ukraine are co-organizing the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) in Gdańsk on June 25-26.
  • The conference aims to support Ukraine's reconstruction and foster economic and investment cooperation with international governments, institutions, and businesses.
  • A dedicated zone for Polish entrepreneurs, organized by PAIH, will run concurrently, focusing on sectors critical to Ukraine's recovery such as energy, infrastructure, and defense.

Gdańsk is set to host the pivotal Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) on June 25-26, a joint initiative by the Polish and Ukrainian governments. This marks the fifth iteration of this high-level international event, dedicated to mobilizing support for Ukraine's reconstruction and bolstering economic ties. The conference serves as a crucial platform for governments, international organizations, and the private sector to collaborate on Ukraine's future.

The strengthening of Ukraine's defense is linked to the prospect of long-term economic development and trade cooperation.

— OrganizersEmphasizing the connection between security and economic recovery for Ukraine.

Organized in tandem with the URC, the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) will host a dedicated zone for Polish businesses. This initiative aims to showcase Polish companies actively involved in or seeking to engage with Ukraine's reconstruction efforts. The focus will be on key sectors that have been heavily impacted by the conflict, including energy, critical infrastructure, and logistics, reflecting a strategic approach to rebuilding Ukraine's economic backbone.

The URC 2026 is designed as a political and business nexus, bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders. Participants will include heads of state, government officials, representatives from international financial institutions, business leaders, and civil society organizations. The agenda will prioritize political objectives intertwined with economic goals, specifically aiming to increase international support and stimulate bilateral investments in Ukraine.

Ukraine Recovery Conference is a political and business platform. It aims to bring together entities from the international, state, and private capital sectors for the reconstruction of Ukraine, understood as facilitating actions in the perspective of long-term economic transformation of this country and linking it with the structures of EU business.

— OrganizersDefining the core purpose and scope of the conference.

Polish entrepreneurs participating in the PAIH zone must meet stringent criteria, including Polish registration, tax compliance, and a commitment to avoiding any business ties with Russia and Belarus. This reflects Poland's firm stance against the aggressors and its dedication to supporting Ukraine's sovereign development. The conference and the accompanying business expo underscore Poland's role as a key partner in Ukraine's recovery and its integration into European economic structures.

Energy / Renewable energy / Energy resilience; Defense / Dual-use solutions / Strategic industry; Infrastructure / Logistics / Transport; Manufacturing industry / Strategic raw materials; Agro-food industry; Information technology / high-tech / Innovation; MedTech; Construction.

— PAIHListing the key sectors for Polish entrepreneurs to present their offerings at the URC 2026 business zone.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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