Strengthening Ties: EAM Jaishankar Meets Polish PM Donald Tusk

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi to discuss enhancing cooperation across various sectors. Their talks will focus on defense, trade, and emerging technologies, alongside addressing regional and global security issues. Tusk's visit aims to strengthen the India-Poland Strategic Partnership, with additional engagements planned in Bengaluru. This marks Tusk's second visit to India as Prime Minister, following a significant meeting in 2024 that elevated bilateral relations. The discussions are expected to provide fresh momentum to the longstanding ties between the two nations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 22, 2026, 12:57 IST

Bilateral Discussions Between India and Poland

File image of EAM S. Jaishankar and Poland PM Donald Tusk(Photo: @DrSJaishankar/X)

New Delhi, Oct 22: On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to explore avenues for collaboration between their nations across multiple sectors.

In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed his pleasure in meeting Tusk, stating, "Pleased to call on Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland." He acknowledged the discussions aimed at enhancing India-Poland cooperation in various fields and expressed anticipation for Tusk's upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further their Strategic Partnership.

Later today, Prime Minister Modi is set to engage in bilateral talks with Tusk, focusing on reinforcing cooperation in diverse sectors.

The agenda for their discussions will include topics such as defense manufacturing, trade, emerging technologies, space exploration, and renewable energy, along with evaluations of regional and global security matters, notably the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and India-EU relations.

Tusk arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for a three-day official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in defense, trade, and strategic areas.

Upon his arrival, Tusk received a warm welcome from Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted on social media that this high-profile visit is anticipated to invigorate the India-Poland Strategic Partnership and strengthen the enduring relationship between the two countries.

Accompanying Tusk are Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domanski, along with a prominent business delegation.

In addition to high-level diplomatic meetings in the capital, the Polish delegation is scheduled to participate in business forums in New Delhi and Bengaluru.

This marks Tusk's second visit to India as Prime Minister, the first being during his previous term in 2010.

The last meeting between the two leaders took place in 2024 during Modi's significant visit to Warsaw, which elevated their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership.

After his engagements in Delhi, Tusk will head to Bengaluru to interact with various business stakeholders, particularly in the Information Technology (IT) and space sectors. An India-Poland Business Forum is planned for October 22 in New Delhi and October 23 in Bengaluru.