India-Poland Strategic Partnership Strengthened During Official Visit
Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk paid an official visit to India from 21-23 October 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by a high-level delegation including approximately 100 leading CEOs and industry representatives. The visit built upon Prime Minister Modi's landmark visit to Poland in August 2024, which had elevated the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership and adopted the India-Poland Action Plan for 2024-2028. The leaders endorsed the mid-term review of this Action Plan conducted by Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in Warsaw in September 2026.
Economic and Trade Cooperation
The leaders set an ambitious target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030, recognizing the complementary strengths of their economies. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Poland on achieving a USD 1 trillion GDP, while Poland appreciated India's status as the fastest-growing major economy and its trajectory toward becoming a USD 10 trillion economy. The leaders emphasized cooperation in multiple sectors including industrial machinery, defence, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, mining and critical minerals, energy, and ICT. They welcomed the India-Poland Business Forum held during the visit and encouraged business partnerships in these areas.
Both leaders underscored the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling for its early signing, ratification, and timely implementation to unlock new trade and investment opportunities. They agreed to expand agricultural cooperation by resuming activities of the bilateral working group and emphasized resilient supply chains, promotion of SMEs, innovation-led growth, and digital transformation. Collaborative research on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum technologies was agreed upon, along with enhanced startup partnerships.
Defence and Security Cooperation
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation, welcoming outcomes from the 8th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Defence held in Warsaw in September 2026. They proposed a Defence Industry Dialogue to develop a framework for defence industrial cooperation including technology partnerships, co-development, and co-production. Both sides emphasized the importance of signing an Agreement on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information soon and welcomed the India-EU Security and Defence Partnership signed in January 2026.
Multilateral and Global Issues
Poland expressed support for India's membership of a reformed and expanded UN Security Council, including support for India's candidature for a non-permanent seat for 2028-29. Both leaders expressed deepest concern over the war in Ukraine and its humanitarian consequences, reiterating the need for a comprehensive peace in line with international law and the UN Charter. They noted the war's negative impacts on global food and energy security, particularly for the Global South.
The leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism in all forms, specifically referencing the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. They called for strong action against terrorists designated by the UNSC 1267 sanctions committee and elimination of terrorist safe havens and financing networks. Both supported early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) at the United Nations and agreed to establish a dialogue on counter-terrorism.
Connectivity and Sectoral Cooperation
The leaders welcomed exploring opportunities for enhancing direct flights between Poland and India and encouraged civil aviation authorities to hold direct talks. They highlighted prospects for cooperation in shipping and maritime security, recognizing the importance of port cooperation for secure supply chains. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) initiative was noted as important for improving connectivity.
Cooperation in space was recognized as a key element of the Strategic Partnership, with efforts to identify concrete areas of mutually beneficial cooperation. The leaders emphasized potential collaboration in circular economy, battery recycling, rare earth minerals refining, geology, mining, and critical minerals, with an MoU under negotiation in this sector.
Climate, Energy, and Cultural Cooperation
Both leaders underscored the need for accelerated global action on climate change and reaffirmed support for the UNFCCC process and Paris Agreement. They encouraged cooperation in clean energy, sustainable technologies, and climate-resilient development. Poland announced joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), and India invited Poland to join the International Solar Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance.
Cultural cooperation was emphasized through people-to-people ties, including sports, youth exchanges, and tourism. An agreement on cooperation in culture, science, and higher education will be concluded soon, along with a cooperation agreement between the National Archives of India and General Director of the State Archives of Poland. The Jam Saheb Memorial Youth Exchange Programme was noted, with two editions already completed, most recently in October 2026.
Poland recalled with appreciation the assistance provided to more than 2,000 Indian students stranded in Ukraine under Operation Ganga. Prime Minister Tusk extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to visit Poland, reaffirming their shared commitment to deepening the Strategic Partnership through regular high-level engagement and implementation of the 2024-2028 Action Plan.