Poland Deputy PM Radoslaw Sikorski Scheduled for Key Diplomatic Visit to India
Diplomatic engagements between New Delhi and Warsaw are set to deepen as Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski prepares for an official tour of India. Scheduled from January 17 to 19, this visit highlights the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.
Accompanied by his wife, renowned author Anne Applebaum, Sikorski will begin his itinerary in Rajasthan. He is slated to land in Jaipur on Saturday, where he will participate in the prestigious Jaipur Literature Festival. Following his engagements in the Pink City, the delegation will travel to the national capital on Sunday to commence formal diplomatic activities.
A significant highlight of the Polish Deputy PM visit India itinerary is the scheduled meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Monday. These talks are expected to build upon recent diplomatic foundations, specifically the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations held just last month. During those previous discussions, officials from both sides committed to accelerating cooperation in vital sectors such as defense, security, cyber security, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Trade and global security remain top priorities for both nations. Poland, currently India's largest trading partner in Central and Eastern Europe, has reiterated its strong support for finalizing the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Furthermore, both countries have expressed a unified stance against terrorism in all forms.
This visit also follows high-level communication between Sikorski and Jaishankar in September, where they discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. At that time, India emphasized its desire for an early cessation of hostilities and a durable solution to the crisis.
With a focus on the Five-Year Action Plan (2024-2028) agreed upon during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Poland in August 2024, this upcoming tour is expected to further solidify the India-Poland Strategic Partnership.
With Agency Inputs
