India will join Poland’s strategic partners in Asia. As of today, the list includes China, Japan, and Republic of Korea. As part of the strategic partnership, Poland carries out a political dialogue and intensive sectoral cooperation with these countries.

Our defence industry offers unique capabilities in terms of servicing, modernising and manufacturing military equipment.

“We want to see an increase in trade between Poland and India in a variety of fields. It is no coincidence that we have talked about broadening our cooperation in terms of the defence industry. There are many opportunities for genuine synergy. Poland is ready to participate in the modernisation of military equipment. We have the skills, the companies, and the technology to do so,” 

declared Donald Tusk in a statement to the media.

Defence is just one of the areas of cooperation. Representatives from both countries also noted the food production sector.

“I am very pleased that we have quickly reached an agreement to increase the presence of Polish products and Polish producers on Indian markets and vice versa. Indian offerings in Poland will be welcomed by many,” 

said the Polish Prime Minister.

Other areas of cooperation include green transformation and the development of artificial intelligence.

“I am convinced that our cooperation in the field of energy will bring good results for both India and Poland. Our Indian friends invited Polish companies to increase their presence on the Indian market in the fields of green technologies, green energy, as well as conventional industries. Poland has much to offer,” 

Donald Tusk announced.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was enthusiastic about the newly-established Strategic Partnership.

“Today, we have been able to identify a number of new initiatives that will take this relationship to a new level. Our two democratic countries should focus on parliamentary exchanges to expand our economic partnership. We will also try to involve the private sectors in our partnership,” 

the Indian Prime Minister declared.

Poland is seen by New Delhi as a potential partner to contribute to India's plan to achieve a developed country status by 2047.

The Prime Ministers of Poland and India also discussed the most pressing problems in the world today, including the war in Ukraine and the dramatic situation in Gaza.

“This shows that the relations between our countries are increasingly better, and that they have an impact on the entire region - or dare I say, the entire world,” 

said the Polish Prime Minister. 

Narendra Modi's visit to Poland is also expected to be a step towards peace processes.

“I am very pleased that the Prime Minister has reaffirmed his willingness to commit to a peaceful, just and quick end to the war. We are both convinced that India can play a very important and positive role in this process, seeing how. . .the Prime Minister will be visiting Kyiv in a few hours. We are all convinced that this visit could be historic,” 

said the Prime Minister.

The Indian Prime Minister will travel to Rzeszów this evening to leave for Kyiv in order to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Indian Prime Minister expressed understanding for the temporary difficulties currently faced by Indian citizens who wish to come to Poland. This issue does not only affect India, and was caused by the ill-considered decisions of the previous government and the abuses that occurred as a result. Work is currently underway to clean up the visa regulations.

The new visa policy is intended to ensure security in Poland.

“I am thankful for your understanding. They are in no way targeting India or Indian citizens. We welcome Indian visitors with open arms here in Poland,” 

the Polish Prime Minister stated.

Donald Tusk also noted that Poles are also welcome in India.

During the statements made at the Prime Minister’s Office, both Prime Ministers noted the long-standing friendship of Poland and India.

“There is no conflict of interest between our countries. We have always understood each other well despite the distance, varying traditions and history,” 

Donald Tusk admitted.

Narendra Modi issued a similar statement, knowing about the long tradition of Indian Studies in Poland.

“This interest in Indian culture, language and civilisation provides a powerful, strong foundation for a continued partnership,” 

claimed the Indian Prime Minister.

Narendra Modi said that he was glad that Poles still remember the good Maharajas who helped Polish children during World War II.

“In a bid to commemorate one of the good maharajas, Jama Saheb of Nawanagar, we are setting up a youth exchange programme. Every year, 20 young people will visit India,” 

said Nadendra Modi, introducing a new initiative.

The Indian Prime Minister also sincerely thanked all Poles for the assistance the Polish authorities provided to Indian citizens after Russia's attack on Ukraine.

“The Indian people will never forget your open heart and all the effort of Poles, who helped Indian students stranded in Ukraine due to the war in 2022,” 

the Indian Prime Minister declared.

In his statement, Prime Minister Tusk highlighted the commitment to democratic values shared by Poland and India. He congratulated the Indian Prime Minister on his victory in the last election and reminded him that he knows very well what it feels like.

‘The whole world admires India for its democratic form of government, which is hardly something common in that part of the world. Please accept my congratulations on winning another election - it is a great satisfaction to rule with the support of the voters, by the will of the people, rather than for any other reason,” 

Donald Tusk noted.

 

The first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Poland in 45 years took place on 21-22 August 2024.