Prime Minister’s talk with the Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
22.11.2021
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with the Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann. In their conversation, they mainly focused on growing energy prices, Russian manipulation of gas supplies to Europe, and Poland’s attractiveness in the context of investments made in our country. Poland’s 25-years-long membership in the structures of the organisation was also summarised during the meeting. The meeting was organised as part of the first visit of the OECD Secretary-General to Poland since his appointment to the position on 1 June 2021. Mathias Cormann congratulated Poland on its effective battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. As a citizen of Australia, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude for Poland’s aid to his country in the battle against Covid-19.
Situation in the energy market
During the meeting, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki pointed out that Western European countries are beginning to realise that the Northern Gas Pipeline constitutes a type of Russian economic policy that enables it to exert impact on energy prices in the whole Europe. The pipeline will be another tool used by Russia to exercise influence on Western countries, to which Poland strongly objects.
By carefully dosing gas supplies, Russia is exerting impact on energy prices. Manipulation of gas prices and supplies, aimed at triggering an energy crisis, is one of the reasons behind the increase in energy and gas prices in the whole Europe.
Poland is a good place for investors
The matter of Poland’s attractiveness in the context of investments made in our country was also touched upon during the meeting. New enterprises are in line with the assumptions of the Polish Order as they strengthen our market thanks to the presence of foreign partners. The Polish Order is a strategic programme aimed at developing our economy for benefit of the citizens of Poland – employees and employers alike. The work of the government, which involves such aspects as fast development of road and energy infrastructure, has made our country a place that is very comfortable for investors.
The 25th anniversary of Polish membership in the OECD
Poland’s admission to the organisation took place in 1996 and had an impact on such aspects as a wider opening of the Polish economy as well as an increase in its competitiveness and productivity. It also entailed an increase in foreign trade and capital exchange.
OECD associates 37 highly developed democratic countries. Its goal is to support its members states, enabling them to reach the highest possible level of economic growth, employment and standard of living. In addition, OECD cooperates to ensure a steady economic growth and promotes the development of global trade.