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India and Poland will deepen cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy, with Narendra Modi inviting Polish companies to pursue joint development and production in strategic sectors
India and Poland have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday after talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, as the two countries seek to expand their strategic partnership and create opportunities for joint industrial ventures.
Addressing a joint press statement in New Delhi, Modi invited Polish companies to participate in the co-development and co-production of technologies across the three sectors, signalling a push to move bilateral ties beyond traditional trade and diplomatic engagement.
The announcement came during Tusk’s visit to India, with defence cooperation emerging as a key area of focus. Poland is seeking to expand its economic and strategic engagement with India, while New Delhi is looking to strengthen domestic manufacturing and diversify its defence and technology partnerships.
Tusk said the two countries had held productive discussions on strengthening their strategic partnership and identifying priorities for future cooperation. He pointed to the economic and industrial complementarities between India and Poland, arguing that the relationship could deliver benefits to both countries.
“Our drones were very useful,” Tusk said, pitching Poland’s defence capabilities as an area for closer engagement with India.
India, Poland look beyond traditional industries
PM Modi said the two countries had agreed to deepen their partnership in defence, space and nuclear energy, building on the strategic partnership established during his visit to Warsaw in August 2024.
More from Business“During that visit, we elevated our relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership. Building on this strong foundation, our partnership has gained new momentum over the past two years,” Modi said.
He added that India and Poland shared democratic values and a commitment to the rule of law, providing a foundation for closer cooperation amid global uncertainty.
“We invite companies from Poland to engage in co-development and co-production with India in all these strategic sectors,” Modi said.
Tusk said the partnership should encompass both established industries and emerging areas such as space, while also helping the two countries strengthen their access to critical resources and strategic materials.
He described the relationship as one built on trust and shared interests, adding that India and Poland had no conflicting interests or historical disputes that stood in the way of closer ties.
Ukraine and West Asia figure in talks
The two leaders also addressed international conflicts and the need for more effective global institutions.
“Be it Ukraine or West Asia, India will continue to support every meaningful effort towards peace,” Modi said, reiterating New Delhi’s position on international efforts to resolve conflicts.
He called for reforms to global governance institutions to make them more effective and better equipped to respond to contemporary challenges.
Tusk praised India’s growing international role, describing the country as a source of hope amid geopolitical instability. He also referred to the historical significance of Poland’s Solidarity movement, which relied on non-violent action, and drew a parallel with the shared values underpinning the relationship.
