Poland boasts a stable economy, with a well-established macroeconomic position. These unique conditions for starting and running a business are further supported by repeatedly proven resistance to economic crises.

PAIH is the first point of contact for exporters and investors operating in dozens of markets globally. The Agency provides free consulting in order to grow and promote Polish businesses.

Marta Szczygieł, Ph.D. the Head of Poland’s Foreign Trade Office in Tokyo spoke with Bridges.

How would you best describe the work of the PAIH?

The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) supports Polish companies in exploring and developing their presence in Japan, while also assisting Japanese businesses interested in investing in Poland.

Through its Foreign Trade Office in Tokyo, PAIH serves as a key point of contact for Japanese companies seeking to establish relationships with Polish businesses and institutions. We help them navigate the local business environment, identify potential partners, and access the information they need to assess opportunities in the Polish market.

By providing practical, on-the-ground support and facilitating direct business connections, PAIH helps companies from both countries move from initial interest to concrete commercial opportunities.

As Poland and Japan prepare to celebrate 70 years of bilateral ties next year, how would you define the relationship today?

The 70th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Poland and Japan in 2027 is an opportunity to reflect on how far our relationship has come and look ahead to what we can achieve together. Over the decades, our countries have built strong ties based on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to cooperation. As Poland and Japan embark on a new chapter in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, there is considerable potential to deepen our economic relationship and create new opportunities for businesses in both countries.

At the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), we are committed to turning this potential into tangible results. By supporting companies in exploring new markets, connecting them with reliable business partners, facilitating trade, and promoting investment, we help strengthen the commercial ties between Poland and Japan. We hope that the anniversary year will provide fresh momentum for business cooperation and lay the groundwork for lasting partnerships in the years ahead.