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As Armenia pursues export diversification, an Armenian-Polish business forum was held in Yerevan to explore potential new markets for Armenian goods.
The founder and CEO of the Polish freight forwarding company “HayWay Group,” Artur Lewandowski, told Armenpress that practical contacts have been established between Armenian and Polish businesspeople, which will help strengthen bilateral economic relations.
“Negotiations are currently underway, and one of the practical steps will be that, at the end of June, 20 trucks loaded with Armenian apricots will go to Poland. Work is being done to obtain the necessary certificates so that the goods can be exported to Poland as soon as possible. We will start with apricot exports,” Lewandowski said.
Russia has been imposing growing restrictions on Armenian goods such as fruits and vegetables, prompting exporters to look for new markets. The EU has announced a support package, including €50 million in financial assistance, as well as additional measures aimed at expanding export markets for Armenian products.
The business forum brought together leading business representatives from both countries to strengthen economic, investment, and infrastructure cooperation between Armenia and Europe. The event, organized by several business organizations, hosted a 40-member Polish delegation visiting Armenia for five days, representing major international companies and sectors. Participants discussed expanding trade opportunities, including access to European markets for Armenian products. The forum also featured speeches by business and government representatives, highlighting the importance of deeper bilateral cooperation, and concluded with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Armenian and Polish business communities.
The Bridge of Business: Armenia & Poland forum was jointly organized by the Mantashyants Business Club, the Polish company “HayWay Group,” and Employers of Poland, and was held within the framework of the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP) initiative, which aims to develop new and efficient trade routes connecting China and Europe, expand access for Armenian products to European markets, deepen Armenia–Europe economic ties, and explore the development potential of regional infrastructure and railway projects.