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India and Poland have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy as the two countries look to turn their strategic partnership into actual projects.
The defence push: India has invited Polish companies to manufacture defence equipment in India through joint development and production.
The two sides have also proposed a dedicated defence industry dialogue to connect companies and identify commercially viable projects. Cooperation could cover defence technology, cybersecurity and innovation.
Space and nuclear energy: India and Poland also want their research institutions and companies to work more closely in space and nuclear energy.
They will also explore cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, critical minerals and battery recycling.
The business angle: the two countries have set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
Poland can act as a gateway for Indian companies looking to expand into Central and Eastern Europe. India, meanwhile, offers Polish companies a large consumer market, manufacturing base and skilled workforce.
Companies from both countries are exploring opportunities in defence, machinery, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, energy, mining, technology and critical minerals.
Why Poland matters: Poland is one of Europe’s fastest-growing major economies and recently crossed the $1 trillion GDP mark. Its location also makes it an important manufacturing and logistics hub for companies looking to enter the wider European market.
The Ukraine context: Tusk’s visit comes as global efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war gather momentum.
Modi said India would continue supporting every meaningful effort to restore peace in Ukraine and West Asia. Both leaders called for a just and lasting peace based on international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Zoom out: India is looking for reliable technology and manufacturing partners beyond its traditional relationships, while Poland wants stronger business links with one of the world’s fastest-growing large economies.
The recently concluded India-EU free trade agreement could make this relationship even stronger by reducing trade barriers and opening new markets. The agreement still needs to be formally signed, approved and implemented.
