By The meeting focused on expanding cooperation across sectors including technology, space, transport and renewable energy, alongside a target to double bilateral trade by 2030. The two leaders also discussed India’s proposed four-point initiative aimed at reducing the humanitarian and economic consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Although the visit did not result in the signing of new bilateral agreements, both sides outlined areas where closer engagement could deliver practical results.
India and Poland Aim to Double Trade by 2030
India and Poland are targeting a doubling of bilateral trade from its current level of around $6 billion by the end of the decade. Modi said companies from both countries could work together to build reliable supply chains and expand commercial ties.
“We are confident that companies from both countries will work together to develop trusted supply chains for the world and achieve our shared goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030,” Modi said.
He welcomed the large business delegation accompanying Tusk, which was scheduled to engage with Indian companies in New Delhi and Bengaluru. Discussions were expected to cover opportunities in rail transport, clean coal technology, mining and other sectors where Polish firms have developed specialised expertise.
Modi also congratulated Poland on joining the group of countries with economies valued at more than $1 trillion.
The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, which the report said was expected to be signed in December 2026, could provide an additional boost to commercial ties. However, the trade target will depend on how effectively businesses in both countries turn the discussions into investment and long-term commercial partnerships.
Defence Cooperation Awaits Classified Information Agreement
Defence was another important part of the discussions, with India and Poland announcing plans for a dedicated defence industry dialogue covering security, technology and military equipment.
However, officials said specific defence agreements would have to wait until the two countries conclude an Agreement on Mutual Protection and Exchange of Classified Information. Negotiations on the pact were still underway and had not been completed in time for Tusk’s visit.
The agreement is intended to establish safeguards for sensitive information shared between the two countries. Officials indicated that concerns surrounding India’s defence relationship with Russia and Poland’s defence ties with Pakistan had added to the sensitivities involved.
The joint statement issued after the meeting said both sides recognised the importance of the agreement and hoped it would be signed soon.
The proposed dialogue could provide a framework for exploring industrial partnerships, but progress on defence equipment and technology cooperation will depend partly on resolving these information-security concerns.
Tusk Backs India’s Bid for Greater UN Security Council Role
Poland expressed support for India’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-29 term. Tusk also backed India’s ambition to secure a permanent seat as part of a reformed and expanded Security Council.
In return, Poland hopes to secure India’s support for its ambition to join the G20. US President Donald Trump has invited Tusk to this year’s G20 gathering in Florida, where Poland is expected to present its case, according to the report.
The exchange reflects the two countries’ interest in strengthening their international standing and working together on questions of global governance.
Tusk also drew a comparison between India’s independence movement and Poland’s Solidarity movement of 1980, which challenged communist rule through mass mobilisation and non-violent action.
He praised India’s role in international affairs, describing Modi’s leadership as a source of hope amid global instability.
India’s Four-Point Proposal on Russia-Ukraine War Discussed
The leaders also discussed India’s proposed four-point initiative concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has continued to affect civilian populations, global trade and maritime security.
India has not publicly disclosed the full details of the proposal. According to the information provided by officials, the initiative seeks to stop attacks on civilians, enable grain and energy exports from Russia and Ukraine through the Black Sea, and prevent attacks on ships and seafarers.
The maritime issue is particularly relevant to India because Indian nationals have also suffered casualties during the conflict.
Officials denied that India was acting as a mediator between Moscow and Kyiv. They said, however, that New Delhi remained in close contact with both sides regarding the proposal and was awaiting responses from the Russian and Ukrainian governments.
The discussion with Poland adds another diplomatic dimension to India’s efforts to address the wider consequences of the war, although no breakthrough or agreement was announced during the meeting.
India and Poland Condemn Terrorism
Counter-terrorism also featured in the joint statement. Both countries condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, and strongly denounced the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.
India and Poland also announced plans to establish a counter-terrorism dialogue, creating another channel for cooperation on security-related concerns.
Taken together, the discussions covered a broad agenda extending from trade and industrial collaboration to defence safeguards, international representation and regional security. The immediate outcome was a set of shared priorities rather than signed agreements, with future progress likely to depend on trade negotiations, the completion of the classified-information pact and continued diplomatic engagement on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
