Launch of the Second Edition of the COMMON FUTURE Congress on Reconstruction of Ukraine

“We are witnesses of the historical changes that Ukraine is facing, against which Poland plays one of the key roles - the role of the ally. We want to play a part in creating a new reality between Poland and Ukraine, as this will be a change for all of Europe. We see the incredible determination of the Ukrainians in their struggle to regain their territory. We admire the heroism of those fighting for the freedom of their homeland,” said Tomasz Kobierski, President of the Management Board of the MTP Group.

The substantive partners of the congress are:

• Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce
• Polish Association of Construction Industry Employers

and as Partner:

• Polish Investment and Trade Agency

On behalf of the organizers and partners, guests were welcomed by Tomasz Kobierski, President of the MTP Group, Jacek Piechota, President of the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, Jan Stylinski, President of the Polish Association of Construction Employers and Andrzej Dycha, President of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

The opening speeches were given by:

• Krzysztof Paszyk, Ministry of Development and Technology
• Paweł Kowal, Chairman of the Commission for Cooperation with Ukraine of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister
• Sergiy Nikolaychuk, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine
• Dr. Konrad Wojnarowski, Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy
• Andrii Teliupa, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
• Yurii Tokar, Consul General of Ukraine in Wroclaw.

We started the first day of the COMMON FUTURE Ukraine Reconstruction Congress with a plenary session:

Central Europe - friend in need or partner in reconstruction?

The session's theme focused on Central Europe's role in Ukraine's reconstruction - as a region that not only supports Ukraine in difficult times, but one that has the potential to become a key partner in its reconstruction. Panelists shared visions for long-term cooperation, discussing the challenges and opportunities of the process.

The discussions were full of inspiring thoughts, analysis and concrete action plans that bring us closer to a shared future. Among the panelists were:

• Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Center for International Relations
• Mihnea Drumea, Secretary of State, General Secretariat of the Government of Romania
• Andrius Kalindra, Ambassador-at-large for Reconstruction of Ukraine, Lithuania
• Pawel Kowal, Chairman of the Commission for Cooperation with Ukraine of the Prime Minister's Office
• Alena Sabelová, Secretary of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic
• Andriy Sadovyy, Mayor of the City of Lviv

During the COMMON FUTURE Congress on Reconstruction of Ukraine, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy and the Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego.

Prof. Marta Postula, First Vice President of the National Economy Bank, underlined: “We will launch the instrument immediately and entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of it from January 1, 2025 at the latest. The maximum support will be PLN 10 million for one entity, in order to include as many companies as possible in the program. If the tool proves itself, we will consider expanding it.”

Pawel Kowal, Chairman of the Committee on Cooperation with Ukraine of the Prime Minister's Office, added, “The instrument should be named Common Future or Common Future, like the congress during which it was signed. Poland needs economic ties with Ukraine to promote our cooperation after the war - this is a key element of the accession negotiations.”

Minister Konrad Wojnarowski noted: “Up to PLN 10 million in preferential loans is a significant support for Polish entrepreneurs and an aspiration for cooperation with Ukraine. We congratulate the future beneficiaries.”

Filip Bittner, Vice President of the MTP Group, stressed: “This congress should be an annual platform for discussions on the reconstruction of Ukraine. We are pleased that BGK and the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy at our event concluded such an important agreement.”

Stay tuned for more updates on the Congress!