According to Poland’s finance ministry, discussions will focus on key global economic challenges, including barriers to growth and reform, global economic imbalances and financial inclusion.
Participants are also expected to address broader risks to the global economy, including the economic impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Officials said Poland’s participation in Thursday’s meeting reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen its role in global economic governance.
The International Monetary Fund estimated in its latest World Economic Outlook that Poland's gross domestic product totalled USD 1.03 trillion last year and could rise to USD 1.13 trillion this year, ranking the country 21st in the world.
Poland's GDP is expected to surpass Switzerland's in 2028, reaching USD 1.25 trillion.
During his visit to South Korea and Japan this week, Polish Prime Minister Tusk said that Poland’s growing economic weight justifies its ambition to secure permanent membership in the G20.
He thanked Seoul for its declaration of support for Poland's bid to become a permanent member. South Korea is set to chair the G20 in 2028.