CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Delhi: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has praised India-Poland relations, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a friend and highlighting India's importance amid growing global uncertainty. His remarks came during his official visit to New Delhi on October 22, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding the strategic partnership between the two countries.
According to The Times of India, Tusk expressed confidence in the longstanding relationship between India and Poland, noting that the two nations share a positive history of engagement. His comments reflect efforts by both governments to deepen diplomatic, economic and strategic cooperation.
Prime Minister Modi and Tusk held bilateral discussions covering several areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, defence and emerging technologies. Both sides are looking to identify fresh opportunities for collaboration and strengthen economic ties.
The proposed India-European Union trade agreement also featured in discussions surrounding the visit. Such an agreement could create additional opportunities for Indian and Polish businesses by improving market access and encouraging investment across sectors.
Tusk's visit, scheduled from October 21 to 23, includes engagements with government representatives and business leaders. An India-Poland Business Forum in New Delhi is intended to encourage commercial partnerships and explore new avenues for cooperation. He is also scheduled to visit Bengaluru to interact with stakeholders from the technology and business sectors.
India and Poland elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership in August 2024. The latest diplomatic engagement seeks to build on that foundation, with both countries exploring greater cooperation in defence, technology, renewable energy, education and trade.
The visit underlines the shared interest of New Delhi and Warsaw in expanding bilateral engagement and strengthening their partnership amid evolving international challenges.
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