Tourism for inclusive growth, organised as part of the National Celebration of World Tourism Day, was discussed today in Chełm by experts, local government officials and industry representatives during a conference attended by Secretary of State Andrzej Gut-Mostowy, the Prime Minister's Plenipotentiary for the Promotion of the Polish Brand.

Today in Poznañ the Secretary of State Mr. Andrzej Gut-Mostowy and the Minister responsible for tourism of Bulgaria Ms. Stela Baltova signed an agreement on cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria. Deputy Minister Andrzej Gut-Mostowy together with Minister Stela Baltova participated in the opening of Tour Salon in Poznań - fair of regions and tourist products.

Polish merchandise exports are growing for the tenth month in a row - in June this year they were 23.1% higher than a year ago. The growth rate of Polish exports and imports continues to be in double digits. The balance of trade in goods in June is again in the positive.

2500 companies involved and 1000 events for 6 months. In just 2 weeks, Expo 2020 will open in Dubai. The 19th World Exhibition, postponed by a year due to the COVID pandemic, will be a unique opportunity for the economic promotion of our country in the international arena. As emphasised by the representatives of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, which coordinates Poland's participation in the Expo, it will be an exceptional exhibition. Poland will for the first time present such a comprehensive business and cultural programme.

On 7-9 September Deputy Ministers Grzegorz Piechowiak, Andrzej Gut-Mostowy and Marek Niedużak participated in the Economic Forum in Karpacz, which this year was held under the motto "Europe in search of leadership". The deputy heads of the Ministry of Development and Technology took part in discussions concerning, among other things, sustainable investment, SMEs, export strategies, housing, public procurement and tourism.

A flat without own contribution and facilitations in the construction of residential houses of up to 70 m2 are the two flagship projects of the Polish Deal, which were adopted today by the Council of Ministers. The new solutions will improve the housing situation of Polish families. This will be helped by state support in obtaining and repaying housing loans and simplifying the construction procedure for small residential houses up to 70 m2.

The 92nd ITM Industry Europe trade fair was held in Poznań. The main event of the fair was the Industry Next congress - a project aimed at promoting the global development of Industry 4.0.

The seasonally unadjusted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q2 2021 grew by 11.1% year-on-year in real terms. Compared to the pandemic-marked second quarter of last year, there was a very strong rebound in trade (imports up 35.8% and exports up 29.3%), as well as in household consumption (up 13.3%). Investment is also recovering, with the rebuilding of inventories playing a leading role.

Piotr Uściński has been appointed by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki as Secretary of State at the Ministry of Development and Technology. He will be responsible for construction, planning and spatial development and housing. The nomination for the position of Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Development and Technology was received from the Prime Minister Marek Niedużak. In the ministry he is responsible for the area of regulation and legislation.

Andrzej Gut-Mostowy, Grzegorz Piechowiak, Olga Semeniuk and Marek Niedużak have been appointed as Deputy Ministers in the Ministry of Development and Technology.