Modi, Tusk Agree To Double Bilateral Trade By 2030
The two countries also agreed to establish a Defence Industry Dialogue to promote co-development and co-production of defence equipment, strengthen startup partnerships and work towards an agreement for the exchange and protection of classified information.
New Delhi: India and Poland on Thursday agreed to double bilateral trade by 2030 and strengthen cooperation in defence manufacturing, emerging technologies, critical minerals and other strategic sectors following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk in New Delhi.
The two countries also agreed to establish a Defence Industry Dialogue to promote co-development and co-production of defence equipment, strengthen startup partnerships and work towards an agreement for the exchange and protection of classified information.
Addressing the media after the talks, Modi said the two sides had taken important decisions to expand cooperation in defence, trade, agritech, space, civil nuclear energy, renewable energy, semiconductors, heavy machinery, critical minerals, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, shipping and maritime security.
Tusk highlighted the potential for cooperation in satellites and drones, while the two leaders agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership through regular high-level engagements.
The Polish Prime Minister praised Modi's efforts towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war and described India's role in pursuing peace as a source of hope amid global tensions.
Modi reiterated that India would support all efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine and West Asia.
In a joint statement, the two leaders expressed deep concern over the war in Ukraine and its humanitarian consequences.
"The two leaders expressed their deepest concern over the war raging in Ukraine, including its terrible and tragic humanitarian consequences," the statement said.
They emphasised the need for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in accordance with international law and the UN Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The leaders also noted the impact of the conflict on global food and energy security, particularly in countries of the Global South.
On defence cooperation, the joint statement said both countries would encourage their industries to identify commercially viable opportunities for collaboration in technology, manufacturing and innovation.
The proposed Defence Industry Dialogue is expected to provide a framework for greater engagement between defence manufacturers, including possible co-development and co-production arrangements.
Both sides also underlined the importance of concluding an agreement on the mutual protection and exchange of classified information and expressed hope that it would be signed soon.
The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals, mining and advanced technologies.
They highlighted opportunities for collaboration in battery recycling, refining of rare earth minerals and developing more resilient supply chains.
A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in geology, mining and critical minerals is under negotiation.
On trade, Modi invited Polish companies to expand their investments and operations in India, citing the country's large market, skilled workforce and growing manufacturing and innovation ecosystem.
Tusk appreciated Indian investments in Poland and highlighted his country's potential as a gateway for Indian businesses seeking access to Central and Eastern Europe.
The leaders also encouraged partnerships in industrial machinery, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, information and communication technology, energy and other sectors.
Modi congratulated Poland on its economy crossing the $1-trillion mark and referred to India's GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the last quarter.
Both leaders emphasised the importance of cultural ties, shared democratic values and people-to-people exchanges in strengthening bilateral relations.
They recalled India's assistance to thousands of Polish women and children during the Second World War and Poland's help in evacuating more than 2,000 Indian students stranded in Ukraine under Operation Ganga in 2022.
The two countries also condemned terrorism in all forms, including the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, and called for concerted action against terrorist organisations, financing networks and safe havens.
They agreed to establish a dialogue on counter-terrorism and reiterated their support for reform of global multilateral institutions.
Poland also announced that it was joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, while both sides reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the India-Poland Strategic Partnership Action Plan for 2024-2028.