Polish Ambassador Confident in Growing Economic Cooperation with Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Polish Ambassador to Jakarta, Barbara Szymanowska, is optimistic that trade, investment, and business cooperation with Indonesia will increase, including growing interest among Indonesians in Polish products. Conversely, Indonesian products, particularly coffee, are also becoming increasingly popular in Poland, Szymanowska said in her speech at the event commemorating the 235th anniversary of the 3 May 1791 Constitution, held in Jakarta on Tuesday evening. The Embassy of Poland in Indonesia marked the 235th anniversary of the 3 May 1791 Constitution, recognised as the first modern constitution in Europe and the second in the world. In her speech at the event, attended by several Indonesian officials and ambassadors from friendly countries, Szymanowska also highlighted the importance of upholding the principles of the UN Charter, including respect for territorial integrity, humanity, and international law amid global challenges. According to her, Indonesia-Poland cooperation is also reflected through joint participation in UN peacekeeping missions in Lebanon via UNIFIL. “Poland also extends its respects to the Indonesian soldiers who fell while carrying out peacekeeping duties,” she said. In addition to political and security cooperation, economic relations between Indonesia and Poland continue to develop. “This is the first modern constitution in Europe and the second in the world,” Szymanowska said. Poland chose a different path based on freedom, social responsibility, and public interest when many European countries were still under absolute rule, she added. The senior diplomat further stated that the Polish nation’s spirit endured even though the country was once partitioned and under foreign rule for more than a century. “It was courage, determination, and belief in the values of freedom that enabled Poland to rise and develop,” she said. She noted that Poland is now one of the most successful economies in Europe and is increasingly active in various international forums. “Perhaps that is why Poland is a special country for Indonesia because it shares similar views on sovereignty, independence, and the future development of the nation,” she said. The event was attended by the Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Arifah Fauzi, and the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Stella Christie. Several ambassadors from friendly countries in Jakarta were also present, including those from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey.