Last Updated on October 22, 2026 3:37 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
PM Modi invites Polish firms to co-develop and co-produce in key sectors as New Delhi and Warsaw seek to expand strategic, technological and business ties amid global uncertainty.
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New Delhi: India and Poland have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inviting Polish companies to partner with India in co-development and co-production across these strategic sectors. The agreement was announced after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Modi and his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, in New Delhi on Thursday, as the two countries seek to strengthen their Strategic Partnership amid global uncertainty and economic transformation.
Addressing a joint press conference, Modi said that despite the challenges facing the world, India and Poland were emerging as important centres of growth, technology and innovation. He emphasised the need to expand cooperation in strategic sectors and encourage greater participation by Polish businesses in India’s development journey.
During the talks, the two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Their discussions covered opportunities to enhance collaboration in trade and investment, defence, emerging technologies, renewable energy, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.
Tusk arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for a three-day visit to India. He is accompanied by Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domanski, and a large business delegation. The visit marks his second trip to India as Prime Minister of Poland and is expected to provide fresh momentum to economic engagement and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Focus on strategic and economic ties
The proposed expansion of cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy marks a significant area of engagement between India and Poland. Modi’s invitation to Polish companies to participate in co-development and co-production reflects India’s emphasis on building international partnerships that combine technological expertise, industrial capabilities and domestic manufacturing.
The discussions also underline the scope for closer collaboration in emerging technologies and innovation, areas that are increasingly important to both countries’ economic and strategic priorities. The presence of a sizeable Polish business delegation is expected to facilitate discussions on investment opportunities and partnerships between companies from the two countries.
Trade and investment remain important pillars of India-Poland relations. Poland is India’s largest trading and investment partner in Central and Eastern Europe, giving the relationship particular significance as India seeks to expand its economic engagement with European markets.
Jaishankar meets Tusk
Earlier on Thursday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on the Polish Prime Minister. In a social media post, Jaishankar said he appreciated the exchange of views on strengthening India-Poland cooperation across a wide range of areas.
He also expressed anticipation about Tusk’s meeting with Modi to advance the Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The interaction highlighted the importance both sides attach to sustained political engagement and broader cooperation.
As part of his programme in New Delhi, Tusk visited Rajghat and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Bengaluru visit to strengthen business engagement
Following his engagements in the national capital, Tusk is scheduled to travel to Bengaluru, where he will interact with business stakeholders, including representatives from the information technology and space sectors.
The Bengaluru leg of the visit is expected to provide an opportunity to explore practical avenues for cooperation in technology-driven industries, innovation and investment. Engagement with Indian businesses could also help identify areas where companies from both countries can develop partnerships and expand their presence in each other’s markets.
The visit comes at a time when India and Poland are seeking to broaden their engagement beyond traditional commercial ties and build stronger links across strategic industries, technology and research.
The two countries are looking to advance cooperation in renewable energy, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges alongside trade, investment and defence. These areas offer opportunities to deepen institutional links and create a broader foundation for bilateral engagement.