Iranian Trade Delegation Visits Poland to Forge Sustainable Business Ties

TEHRAN (Iran News) The delegation, which included Abdollah Mohajer Darabi, a member of ICCIMA’s board, as well as the leadership of the Iran-Poland Joint Chamber, traveled to Warsaw to explore opportunities for bilateral trade, attract joint investments, and address barriers to commerce.

The visit underscored a shared commitment to designing a platform for developing commercial and logistical relations between Iran and Poland. Ghiafeh, in separate meetings with Polish counterparts, emphasized the urgent need to eliminate tariff obstacles and streamline the issuance of commercial visas for businesspeople from both countries—a sentiment echoed by Polish officials eager to deepen economic collaboration.

The Iranian delegation comprised a diverse group of business leaders and entrepreneurs representing sectors such as information technology, food and grain industries, veterinary pharmaceuticals, management consulting, and knowledge-based enterprises. Their mission: to foster sustainable communication channels between the private sectors of Iran and Poland, boost trade, and lay the groundwork for innovative partnerships.

During the visit, Ghiafeh met with the President of the Polish National Chamber, where discussions centered on expanding trade interactions, promoting joint investments, and establishing reliable frameworks for private-sector cooperation. The Polish side highlighted Iran’s economic potential and expressed readiness to facilitate administrative processes for Iranian traders, enhance goods and services exchanges, and broaden commercial ties.

In a key meeting attended by Ghiafeh, the Vice President of the Polish National Chamber, and leaders of the Iran-Poland Joint Chamber, both sides underscored the importance of collaboration in cutting-edge fields like knowledge-based industries and technology transfer. Agriculture, food industries, and technical consulting also emerged as priority areas. The talks repeatedly circled back to the need for tariff relief and simplified visa procedures to unlock the full potential of these partnerships.

The delegation also engaged with senior officials from Poland’s Ministry of Economy and Technology in a session attended by Iran’s Ambassador and Economic Attaché to Poland. The focus was on designing a robust platform to enhance trade and logistics coordination—a move seen as a cornerstone for future economic relations.

A series of business-to-business (B2B) meetings brought Iranian and Polish companies together to explore concrete opportunities. In the tech sector, Iranian firms specializing in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software development held talks with Polish counterparts about technology transfers and joint ventures. These discussions hinted at a burgeoning tech alliance between the two nations.

In the food and grain sector, negotiations focused on the import and export of agricultural products, food processing, and packaging. Iranian companies pitched solutions to integrate their products into Poland’s supply chain, aiming to secure a foothold in the European market. Meanwhile, in veterinary pharmaceuticals, Iranian firms proposed supplying Poland’s livestock industry with essential drugs and co-producing veterinary medicines—a proposal met with keen interest.

Knowledge-based companies also made strides, discussing the creation of joint R&D centers, tech startup collaborations, and knowledge exchanges between Iranian and Polish specialists. These talks underscored a mutual desire to leverage innovation for economic growth.

The visit yielded several notable outcomes. Initial memoranda of understanding were signed to advance economic cooperation between Iranian and Polish firms. Poland signaled its willingness to reduce trade barriers and ease visa restrictions for Iranian businesspeople—an encouraging step toward smoother commerce. Both sides explored the feasibility of establishing joint ventures in technology, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, with agreements to boost Iranian exports—particularly food, grains, and veterinary drugs—to Poland.

A formal invitation was extended to Polish trade delegations to visit Iran and assess investment opportunities firsthand, setting the stage for reciprocal engagement. These achievements mark a pivotal moment in Iran-Poland relations, with the potential to reshape their economic landscape.

The Iranian delegation’s visit to Warsaw reflects a broader ambition to integrate Iran’s private sector into global markets while offering Polish businesses access to a dynamic and resource-rich partner. By addressing logistical hurdles and fostering trust, both nations are laying the groundwork for a sustainable economic partnership.

As the two countries move forward, the proposed trade and logistics platform could serve as a blueprint for collaboration, bridging geographical and bureaucratic divides. With innovation, agriculture, and trade at the forefront, Iran and Poland are poised to turn shared goals into tangible results, benefiting businesses and consumers alike.

This visit, rich with dialogue and deal-making, signals a new chapter in bilateral relations—one defined by pragmatism, mutual benefit, and a commitment to overcoming obstacles. For now, the focus remains on implementation, as both sides work to transform promises into progress.