India and Poland have committed to deepening their cooperation in areas such as defense, space, nuclear energy, and advanced technologies. This agreement was reached following discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, aimed at expanding economic ties and doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
The two leaders identified significant opportunities for joint development and production in strategic sectors, including defense equipment, space technology, and nuclear energy. Additionally, they explored potential collaborations in critical minerals, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and financial technology.
Prime Minister Modi encouraged Polish companies to engage with India in co-development and co-production initiatives, while Prime Minister Tusk underscored the importance of diversifying access to critical minerals and strategic resources to bolster economic security. Both nations are aiming to increase their bilateral trade, which currently stands at approximately $6.3 billion, to double that amount by 2030.
A delegation of nearly 100 Polish companies is currently investigating business opportunities in several sectors, such as defense, agricultural technology, pharmaceuticals, food processing, mining, infrastructure, and technology. Plans also include establishing a bilateral startup bridge and developing partnerships in critical minerals and coal gasification.
Defense cooperation remains a priority, with India and Poland working towards an agreement on the protection and exchange of classified information to support closer defense-industrial collaboration. They have also agreed to establish a defense industry dialogue and a counterterrorism dialogue, with prospects for joint manufacturing of military equipment, drones, and satellite technologies. This cooperation is expected to benefit from the broader strategic partnership between India and the European Union.
In addition to these economic and strategic discussions, the leaders addressed regional and international issues, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and developments in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s support for diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, while Polish officials welcomed India’s calls for a negotiated solution to the Ukraine conflict.
The meeting also highlighted longstanding people-to-people connections, such as Poland’s support for Indian students evacuated from Ukraine in 2022 and the historical refuge provided to Polish refugees in India during the Second World War. This engagement marks a further step in strengthening India-Poland relations, with both governments keen to expand trade, enhance strategic cooperation, and build more resilient supply chains.