New Delhi: Poland’s ambassador to India has expressed strong support for New Delhi’s right to combat terrorism while acknowledging India's historic ties with Russia, as both sides push for closer defence and economic cooperation.&nbsp;Speaking at an event organised by the Think Tank - Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies (CIHS), Ambassador Dr Piotr Antoni Świtalski said Poland fully understands the historical foundations of India-Russia ties.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-slams-trump-s-economic-terrorism-irgc-warns-of-using-more-precise-and-destructive-weapons-1787234880288">Iran slams Trump’s ‘economic terrorism’; IRGC warns of using ‘more precise and destructive’ weapons</a>&nbsp;“We perfectly understand the background of India’s relationship with Russia. Russia/Soviet Union supported you during major conflicts. We understand the bond,” he stated. He added that while Russia remains a "source of cheap oil for India, for Poland it represents a source of threat".&nbsp;Polish firms, he noted, have questioned whether India is a reliable partner on technology given its continuing links with Moscow. “We have an understanding of the historic aspect of ties, and current interdependencies with Russia," he explained.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite these differences, Świtalski underlined the strength of bilateral defence relations. He pointed to reports that Polish drones were used by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor and recalled that Polish tanks had been employed by India during the liberation of Bangladesh.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-sets-up-5-member-committee-to-probe-cops-use-of-force-violence-at-neet-protests-1787231068889">Supreme Court sets up 5-member committee to probe cops’ use of force, violence at NEET protests</a>&nbsp;“Clearly we are on your side,” the ambassador said.&nbsp;On the issue of terrorism, Poland firmly backs India. Świtalski affirmed support for Delhi’s “right to pursue terrorists everywhere they go,” declaring that “we are on India’s side on the question of terrorism.”&nbsp;He became emotional while recalling that he had been in Srinagar the night before the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;Looking ahead, a Polish defence delegation is scheduled to visit India next week. Świtalski also expressed optimism about the India-EU free trade agreement, hoping it will become “operational” by the end of the year and be complemented by an investment protection agreement. He saw “no reason for the delay” of the FTA.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ugc-caste-discrimination-guidelines-being-reconsidered-centre-tells-supreme-court-1787245007368">UGC caste discrimination guidelines being reconsidered: Centre tells Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;Plans are also under way for a visit to India by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Świtalski described the prospective trip as a “continuation of political dialogue” following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier visit to Warsaw. He noted that the Polish leader “loves India” and that such a visit would send “the right signal to business, cooperation.” At the highest level, he said, “the light is green, and the signal is go ahead.”&nbsp;The remarks come as India and Poland seek to expand ties across defence, technology and trade, balancing historical partnerships with evolving geopolitical realities in Europe and Asia.

A Polish defence delegation is scheduled to visit India next week. Ambassador Dr Piotr Antoni Świtalski expressed optimism about the India-EU free trade agreement, hoping it will become “operational” by the end of the year and be complemented by an investment protection agreement.

New Delhi: Poland’s ambassador to India has expressed strong support for New Delhi’s right to combat terrorism while acknowledging India's historic ties with Russia, as both sides push for closer defence and economic cooperation. Speaking at an event organised by the Think Tank - Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies (CIHS), Ambassador Dr Piotr Antoni Świtalski said Poland fully understands the historical foundations of India-Russia ties. Also Read: Iran slams Trump’s ‘economic terrorism’; IRGC warns of using ‘more precise and destructive’ weapons “We perfectly understand the background of India’s relationship with Russia. Russia/Soviet Union supported you during major conflicts. We understand the bond,” he stated. He added that while Russia remains a "source of cheap oil for India, for Poland it represents a source of threat". Polish firms, he noted, have questioned whether India is a reliable partner on technology given its continuing links with Moscow. “We have an understanding of the historic aspect of ties, and current interdependencies with Russia," he explained. Despite these differences, Świtalski underlined the strength of bilateral defence relations. He pointed to reports that Polish drones were used by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor and recalled that Polish tanks had been employed by India during the liberation of Bangladesh. Also Read: Supreme Court sets up 5-member committee to probe cops’ use of force, violence at NEET protests “Clearly we are on your side,” the ambassador said. On the issue of terrorism, Poland firmly backs India. Świtalski affirmed support for Delhi’s “right to pursue terrorists everywhere they go,” declaring that “we are on India’s side on the question of terrorism.” He became emotional while recalling that he had been in Srinagar the night before the Pahalgam terror attack. Looking ahead, a Polish defence delegation is scheduled to visit India next week. Świtalski also expressed optimism about the India-EU free trade agreement, hoping it will become “operational” by the end of the year and be complemented by an investment protection agreement. He saw “no reason for the delay” of the FTA. Also Read: UGC caste discrimination guidelines being reconsidered: Centre tells Supreme Court Plans are also under way for a visit to India by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Świtalski described the prospective trip as a “continuation of political dialogue” following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier visit to Warsaw. He noted that the Polish leader “loves India” and that such a visit would send “the right signal to business, cooperation.” At the highest level, he said, “the light is green, and the signal is go ahead.” The remarks come as India and Poland seek to expand ties across defence, technology and trade, balancing historical partnerships with evolving geopolitical realities in Europe and Asia.

A Polish defence delegation is scheduled to visit India next week. Ambassador Dr Piotr Antoni Świtalski expressed optimism about the India-EU free trade agreement, hoping it will become “operational” by the end of the year and be complemented by an investment protection agreement.

Poland backs India’s anti-terror stance, seeks deeper defence and trade ties

New Delhi: Development, security, and progress will be areas of key focus for the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union this year when it comes to India ties. Poland assumed the presidency on January 1, 2025, for a term of six months, and at a time when India and the EU look to firm up relationships in several areas, including speeding up trade pact talks. Later this year, India is expected to host the India EU summit.
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Speaking to WION, Poland&rsquo;s Charg&eacute; d&rsquo;affaires to India, Sebastian Domżalski, said, &ldquo;With India, we want to work not only on security...Surksha, also development, Vikas and Pragati, very important to EU. We hope to have an EU-India summit later this year. India is a top priority in the EU at the moment, we have new EU authorities, aiming and fostering relationships with India, and hope EU-India summit will enable us to talk about important topics and the EU FTA being one of them.&rdquo;
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Security will be the central focus of Poland&rsquo;s presidency, particularly with the war in Ukraine entering the 3rd year. Domżalski pointed out, &ldquo;It is a great moment for us as we look forward to strengthening the European Union, its security, its competitiveness, and also looking forward to working with India, our main, important partner.&rdquo;&nbsp; This is the second time that Poland is holding the presidency of the EU Council, the first time was in 2011.
Apple is the official symbol of the Polish Presidency of the EU, something that was seen in good amount at a ceremony organised in Delhi by the Polish diplomatic mission. Speaking about the Polish apple, the CdA said, &ldquo;Happy to have them in India and Indian fruit importers enjoying it.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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PM Narendra Modi had travelled to Poland last year, and it was the first visit by an Indian PM to the country in 45 years. This visit was part of celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Poland, aiming to elevate the bilateral relationship to a &ldquo;Strategic Partnership&rdquo;. A five-year Action Plan for 2024-2028 was agreed upon, covering areas like political dialogue, security, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, and more.
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World | India News: PM Narendra Modi had travelled to Poland last year to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Poland. It was the first visit by an Indian PM to Poland in 45 years. 

New Delhi: Development, security, and progress will be areas of key focus for the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union this year when it comes to India ties. Poland assumed the presidency on January 1, 2025, for a term of six months, and at a time when India and the EU look to firm up relationships in several areas, including speeding up trade pact talks. Later this year, India is expected to host the India EU summit. Also read: Saif Ali Khan attacked: Ibrahim Ali Khan took father to hospital in an autorickshaw Speaking to WION, Poland’s Chargé d’affaires to India, Sebastian Domżalski, said, “With India, we want to work not only on security...Surksha, also development, Vikas and Pragati, very important to EU. We hope to have an EU-India summit later this year. India is a top priority in the EU at the moment, we have new EU authorities, aiming and fostering relationships with India, and hope EU-India summit will enable us to talk about important topics and the EU FTA being one of them.” Also read | Explosions heard in Kyiv amid British PM Starmer's visit Security will be the central focus of Poland’s presidency, particularly with the war in Ukraine entering the 3rd year. Domżalski pointed out, “It is a great moment for us as we look forward to strengthening the European Union, its security, its competitiveness, and also looking forward to working with India, our main, important partner.” This is the second time that Poland is holding the presidency of the EU Council, the first time was in 2011. Apple is the official symbol of the Polish Presidency of the EU, something that was seen in good amount at a ceremony organised in Delhi by the Polish diplomatic mission. Speaking about the Polish apple, the CdA said, “Happy to have them in India and Indian fruit importers enjoying it.” Also read | Netanyahu stalls gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas drops ‘last-minute concessions’; group denies backtracking claims PM Narendra Modi had travelled to Poland last year, and it was the first visit by an Indian PM to the country in 45 years. This visit was part of celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Poland, aiming to elevate the bilateral relationship to a “Strategic Partnership”. A five-year Action Plan for 2024-2028 was agreed upon, covering areas like political dialogue, security, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, and more. Also read | Trump is not the first US president to think about buying Greenland. A look at the geopolitics of the Arctic

‘Suraksha, Vikas, Pragati’ key areas of focus for Polish Presidency of EU on India ties

The top Polish diplomat in Delhi, Dr Sebastian Domżalski has expressed his optimism on the upcoming visit of PM Modi to his country. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the Central European country in 45 years, the last being in 1979 by Morarji Desai.

Speaking to WION, he said, "We see the growing importance of India in Asia, world and in global affairs. We want to work with India, closer...I hope PM Modi's visit will not only be a new chapter in our relations, hopefully, we will be able to write a new book".

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PM Modi will be in Poland on the 21st and 22nd of August. During the visit PM will be paying tributes at the "Good Maharaja Square".

The square in the Polish national capital is to honour the Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja of Nawanagar, Gujarat who in 1942 gave refuge to Polish children fleeing persecution after Poland was occupied by Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia. The Polish Chargé d’affaires said, "Jam Sahib is remembered for his work, for his contribution".

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During the visit PM Modi will meet Poland's President Poland's President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk. It is expected that the Russia-Ukraine war will be discussed during the talk.

The Polish diplomat said, "What is very important, India stands out against war, stands out for peace and dialogue, highlights the importance of UN charter, sovereignty and territorial integrity, it is close to our mind. Rules-based order binds us together".

India has emphasised dialogue and diplomacy on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine

On Poland's stance on UN Security Council reforms and India's bid for UNSC, Dr Sebastian Domżalski pointed to his foreign minister's comments in the Parliament that "it is surprising to us that India is not a permanent member of UNSC".

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The diplomat highlighted that "we would like to see a wider representation of central Europe... the voice of central Europe should be heard".

During the visit PM Modi will also pay tribute to Indian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino, alongside the Polish soldiers. The battle was a key turning point in the Allied Victory and liberation of Rome.

The battle remains the most brutal conflict of World War 2 and Indian soldiers played a key role in wearing down German defences. The homage by the Indian prime minister is a message by Delhi, on its role in shaping the world 70 years ago, something that the international community has rarely acknowledged much.

The top Polish diplomat in Delhi, Dr Sebastian Domżalski has expressed his optimism on the upcoming visit of PM Modi to his country. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the Central European country in 45 years, the last being in 1979 by Morarji Desai.

The top Polish diplomat in Delhi, Dr Sebastian Domżalski has expressed his optimism on the upcoming visit of PM Modi to his country. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the Central European country in 45 years, the last being in 1979 by Morarji Desai. Speaking to WION, he said, "We see the growing importance of India in Asia, world and in global affairs. We want to work with India, closer...I hope PM Modi's visit will not only be a new chapter in our relations, hopefully, we will be able to write a new book". Also watch | Adam Burakowski, Poland's ambassador to India speaks on the Polish role in 'Operation Ganga' × PM Modi will be in Poland on the 21st and 22nd of August. During the visit PM will be paying tributes at the "Good Maharaja Square". The square in the Polish national capital is to honour the Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja of Nawanagar, Gujarat who in 1942 gave refuge to Polish children fleeing persecution after Poland was occupied by Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia. The Polish Chargé d’affaires said, "Jam Sahib is remembered for his work, for his contribution". Also read | Auschwitz museum starts work of conserving shoes of 8,000 murdered children During the visit PM Modi will meet Poland's President Poland's President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk. It is expected that the Russia-Ukraine war will be discussed during the talk. The Polish diplomat said, "What is very important, India stands out against war, stands out for peace and dialogue, highlights the importance of UN charter, sovereignty and territorial integrity, it is close to our mind. Rules-based order binds us together". India has emphasised dialogue and diplomacy on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine On Poland's stance on UN Security Council reforms and India's bid for UNSC, Dr Sebastian Domżalski pointed to his foreign minister's comments in the Parliament that "it is surprising to us that India is not a permanent member of UNSC". Also read | How China’s ‘smokescreen’ tricks the world against reforms at UN Security Council The diplomat highlighted that "we would like to see a wider representation of central Europe... the voice of central Europe should be heard". During the visit PM Modi will also pay tribute to Indian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino, alongside the Polish soldiers. The battle was a key turning point in the Allied Victory and liberation of Rome. The battle remains the most brutal conflict of World War 2 and Indian soldiers played a key role in wearing down German defences. The homage by the Indian prime minister is a message by Delhi, on its role in shaping the world 70 years ago, something that the international community has rarely acknowledged much.

PM Modi's visit to forge new chapter in India-Poland ties: Top Polish diplomat