Polish-Türkiye cooperation in the area of technology and innovation: Conditions and development directions

Abstract

Background: The year 2023 is a special time for Polish-Türkiye diplomatic relations. It is the 100th anni-versary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye and the 100th anniversary of its recognition by Poland. One area of this public and economic diplomacy is the debates on the different dimensions of the experiences, practices or frameworks of mutual cooperation between Poland and Türkiye, organised by the Foundation for Research on Türkiye in cooperation with the Regional Centre for International Debate in Krakow. The article is a synthesis of considerations undertaken in the area of Polish- Türkiye economic cooperation, with a particular focus on technology and innovation. Research objectives: The article aims to describe the potential pathways for enhancing mutual eco-nomic and political relations between Poland and Türkiye. Methods: The paper is based on content analysis of the debate on Polish-Türkiye cooperation in the area of innovation and technology, the potential of both countries in this respect, and the possibilities for its development. The debate took place in March 2023, and the authors were one of the panellists. The find-ings enrich statistical data coming from the Polish Central Statistical Office. Results: The paper highlights the strong economic ties between Poland and Türkiye, underscoring their joint endeavours across various industries. Both governments have ambitious plans to significantly boost their trade balance by 2023, with a particular emphasis on sectors like energy, mining, IT, automotive, and textiles, showcasing a mutual commitment to growth and partnership. Conclusions: Establishing and developing economic cooperation between Poland and Türkiye can ben-efit both countries. The mechanisms and initiatives mentioned above can help to increase trade and investment flows, create new business opportunities, and promote mutual learning and innovation.