India-Poland Joint Statement and Strategic Partnership Goals
Prime Minister's Office · IR · Posted 22 OCT 2026 3:11PM
What happened
During the official visit of the Prime Minister of Poland to India in October 2026, leaders from both nations reviewed their Strategic Partnership, set a target to double bilateral trade by 2030, and agreed to enhance cooperation in defence, critical minerals, space, and emerging technologies like AI and semiconductors.
Why it matters for UPSC
This joint statement highlights the deepening bilateral strategic partnership between India and Poland, covering trade, defence, emerging technologies, and multilateral cooperation, which is vital for international relations and India's diplomatic outreach in Central Europe.
Key objectives
- Set the target of doubling bilateral trade between India and Poland by 2030.
- Proposed a Defence Industry Dialogue to encourage co-development, co-production, and technological collaboration.
- Agreed to undertake collaborative research on AI, semiconductors, and Quantum technologies.
- Poland reiterated support for India's membership of a reformed and expanded UNSC and its candidature for a non-permanent seat for 2028-29.