India and Poland Target Stronger Economic Ties and Trade Growth

India and Poland expand discussions on trade, investment, defence, space, mining and digitalisation, building on their target to double bilateral trade by 2030 and advance the India-EU FTA.

India and Poland are working to expand bilateral economic engagement, with a focus on trade, investment, technology cooperation and stronger business partnerships. The renewed commitment was highlighted by Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada, who emphasised the growing opportunities for companies in both countries to deepen commercial ties.

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada highlighted the progress during a meeting with Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Ignacy Niemczycki in Warsaw. The discussions focused on identifying practical areas of cooperation and strengthening economic engagement amid efforts to advance the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said both countries are entering a new phase of economic cooperation, with discussions covering a proposed space agreement, new flight connections through LOT Polish Airlines, shipbuilding, mining, defence industries and digitalisation. The two sides also discussed support for the India-EU FTA, which is expected to create additional opportunities for trade and investment.

The meeting followed Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's official visit to India from October 21 to 23, 2026, during which he held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders agreed to target doubling bilateral trade by 2030 and called for the early signing, ratification and implementation of the India-EU FTA to expand market access, strengthen supply chains and encourage cross-border investments.

During the visit, Modi invited Polish companies to expand their investments and operations in India, highlighting the country's large consumer market, skilled workforce and growing manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. Tusk, in turn, acknowledged Indian investments in Poland and highlighted the country's position as a gateway for Indian businesses seeking to enter Central and Eastern European markets.

The two governments have also identified opportunities for partnerships in industrial machinery, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, energy, information and communication technology, mining and critical minerals. Defence cooperation is another priority, with both sides proposing a Defence Industry Dialogue to encourage business engagement, technology partnerships, co-development and co-production.

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Emerging technologies are also gaining importance in the relationship. India and Poland have expressed interest in collaborative research involving artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technologies, alongside stronger start-up partnerships and cooperation between research institutions and businesses.

In addition, both countries have agreed to resume the activities of their bilateral working group on agriculture to intensify trade and cooperation in the sector. Discussions on improving direct air connectivity and expanding cooperation in shipping and maritime security are also part of their broader economic agenda.