In a ceremony at the station Friedrichstrasse in the capital attended by Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. Since July, the train will support cross-border route Berlin-Kostrzyn.
“This is a great moment, because the So far exported to Germany only our best players – Lewandowski, Podolski or Klose, and today we export highly processed, technologically advanced products, which are the trains, “- said the head of the department of development.
“the acquisition and approval of this train in Germany are the best proof that economic ties between Polish and Germany continues to strengthen,” – he stressed.
infrastructure Minister Brandenburg Kathrin Schneider recognized the start of the train as a “historic moment.” “I do not want to downplay the role of football, but it is more important event than a match Poland-Germany” – added the Minister.
She pointed out that the decision on admission to traffic in Germany train Polish production” opens the door wider “to cooperate. She expressed hope that German trains will be put into service in Poland. Schneider suggested that the product Pesa will be able to operate other routes, such as Berlin-Gorzow Wielkopolski.
Morawiecki participated in the morning in the Polish-German Economic Congress organized on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the signing by Poland and Germany Treaty on good neighborliness and friendly relations. The meeting was organized by the department of trade promotion and investment Embassy, the Employers of Poland and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry also participated Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel Germany.
Deputy Prime Minister drew attention to the growing importance in the economy of small and medium-sized enterprises. “We have 1.5 million such companies and they start getting boldly go beyond the Polish borders; we have over 150 thousand. Exporters, and the main partner of Germany are of course” – said Morawiecki. “We are particularly proud of the fact that we are for Germany increasingly important partner” – said Deputy Prime Minister. Currently Poland ranks 7th on the list of the most important trading partners. He noted that Germany exports more (46-47 billion euros) to Polish than in Russia (33-34 billion euros).
President of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Eric Schweizer said earlier that Polish-German trade turnover this year will exceed the limit of 100 billion euros.
Morawiecki welcoming the growth prospects of the Polish economy. “Economic growth this year (will be) between 3.5 and 4 per cent. Of GDP, next year the same,” – he said. German businessmen argued that Poland is a stable macroeconomic policy – “both in terms of budget deficit and public debt,” and recalled the existence of “constitutional anchor” at the level of 60 percent. in relation to GDP.
Gabriel reminded of German war crimes and noted that the fact that Poles and Germany can now live together as good neighbors and friends, a miracle. He mentioned the list of Polish bishops to the German bishops in 1965, contains the words “we forgive and ask for forgiveness” as a decisive impulse to overcome the past.
Vice-Chancellor estimated that Poland is “a magnet for investors.” Poland is, according to Gabriel, like Germany, a big EU country and creates, together with Germany “opinion-axis” in the European Union, which must find answers to the challenges, primarily the lack of economic growth and youth unemployment. “Europe must remain a place of strong industry” – he stressed. He admitted that Germany have shaped its energy policy, paying no attention to the position of the neighbors.
Gabriel recalled that Poland was the first country in Europe adopted a modern constitution. The idea of freedom, and Europe has a long tradition in Poland than in Germany – says German politician. “It is more important joint defense of European values and the European community to support the rights and interests,” – noted social democrat.
Gabriel quoted at the end of words Cardinal Boleslaw Kominek, one of the authors of the letter of the Polish bishops in 1965: “Europe is the future, nationalisms are yesterday.”
Germany’s Federal Office for Railways (EBA) last Friday gave approval document for DMU Link. The vehicle has 140 seats, two wheelchair spaces and 12 places to transport bicycles. The train obtains speed of 140 km / h.
Agreement with the NEB for the supply of combustion nine multiple units – seven two-part and two trzyczłonowych – Pesa concluded in 2013. the contract is worth approx. 180 million zł.
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