ZPP Newsletter
On May 27, 2025, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tokyo hosted the conference “Polish-Japanese Cooperation in the Reconstruction of Ukraine,” organized as part of Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The event brought together representatives from the business sector, public administration, and international organizations from Poland, Japan, and Ukraine to discuss the potential for strategic Polish-Japanese cooperation in Ukraine’s reconstruction.
The conference was officially opened by:
- Tomasz Gwozdowski, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Poland
- Oleksandr Semeniuk, Charge d’affaire of Ukraine to Japan, Embassy of Ukraine to Japan
- Michael Siebert, Managing Director for Russia, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, Regional Cooperation and OSCE – European External Action Service
- HIBINO Takashi, Senior Director, Office for Ukraine Crisis Response, Recovery and Reconstruction, JICA
- Alan Beroud, UIC Chairman, CEO PKP GROUP
- Hiroya Tanaka, Attorney, Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (PCCIJ)
- Marcin Nowacki, Vice President, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP)
The conference featured two panel discussions with leading experts:
Panel I – Panel 1: Poland-Japan strategic partnership in the context of Ukraine reconstruction
- Luiz Hanania, CEO, VEOLIA ENERGY POLAND
- Koki Hino, Executive Advisor, PADECO Co., LTD
- Shigeru Kono, Advisor for business promotion in Ukraine, JETRO
The discussion was moderated by Michał Koczalski, CEO, CEC GROUP.
Panel II – Financing and Investment Opportunities for Japanese and Polish Companies,” featuring:
- Ben Akabayashi, Director General, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Shogo Eguchi, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi
- Marcin Nowacki, Vice President, ZPP
The discussion was moderated by Fabian Elżanowski, Partner, ELŻANOWSKI & PARTNERS.
Throughout the conference, experts and business leaders exchanged insights, discussed concrete projects, and explored potential areas of cooperation aimed at leveraging the strengths and resources of both Poland and Japan. The event marked an important milestone in strengthening economic ties between Poland and Japan, especially as Japanese companies increasingly turn their attention to the Central and Eastern European market. Poland is emerging as a key partner, offering valuable market knowledge about Ukraine and serving as a strategic partner for the implementation of joint projects using Japanese technology and capital.
The conference was held under the honorary patronage of Paweł Kowal, Chairman of the Council for Cooperation with Ukraine.
👥 Organizers:
Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP)
- Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tokyo
🤝 Partners:
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)
- Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
- Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (PCCIJ)
See the photo report from the event.
