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India-Poland Strategic Partnership Deepens: Defence, Space, Nuclear Energy and Trade Ambitions
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Core Developments (October 22-23 2026)
On October 22, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, concluding a three-day visit that began on October 21. The leaders announced measures to expand cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy and set a target to double bilateral trade, which stood at $6.3 billion, by 2030. A Defence Industry Dialogue and a counter-terrorism dialogue were also agreed, and both sides pledged to finalize an agreement on mutual protection and exchange of classified information.
Background & Context
India-Poland ties were elevated to a Strategic Partnership during Modi’s visit to Warsaw in August 2024, when the India-Poland Action Plan 2024-2028 was adopted. Poland is spending close to 5 % of GDP on defence, while India seeks to diversify its sources. The forthcoming India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (EU-FTA) is expected to open new markets for Indian machinery, chemicals and engineering goods and to facilitate Polish investment in railways, mobility and advanced manufacturing.
Data & Statistics
- Bilateral trade rose 192 % from $1.95 billion in 2013 to $6.36 billion in 2025.
- The Polish defence industry, led by firms such as WB Group, supplied 100 units of Warmate loitering munitions to India in 2022.
Official Statements & Responses
Modi said India would invite Polish firms to co-develop technologies in the three strategic sectors and seek Polish investment in railways, mobility and advanced manufacturing. Sibi George, secretary (West) of the External Affairs Ministry, noted work on a mutual-protection agreement to underpin growing trust between the defence establishments. Polish Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domanski highlighted Poland’s rapid economic growth and its ambition to serve as a gateway for Indian companies into Central and Eastern Europe.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Today we have agreed to deepen ties in defence, space, and nuclear energy. We invite Polish companies to engage in co-development and co-production with India in all these strategic areas,” — Narendra Modi, prime minister
- “We are very aware of political threats and the need to become independent as much as possible in the area of…minerals and strategic resources…to make sure that Poland and India are independent in those areas.” — Donald Tusk, prime minister
What’s Next
Following the New Delhi meetings, Tusk will travel to Bengaluru on October 23, 2026 to meet Indian technology leaders and explore joint ventures in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and satellite technology. The Defence Industry Dialogue will produce a framework for co-development, while the “India-Poland Startup Bridge” will organise hackathons and facilitate SME participation. Implementation of the EU-FTA and signing of the mutual-protection pact are identified as immediate priorities.