PM Modi departs for Poland, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in 40 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Poland today, making him the first Indian Prime Minister to travel there in 45 years. This visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Poland.
The last Indian Prime Minister to visit Poland was Morarji Desai in 1979.
PM Modi stated, “Heading to Warsaw. This visit to Poland is special as we celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations between our countries. India values its strong friendship with Poland, which is reinforced by our shared commitment to democracy and pluralism.”
“I’ll speak with PM @donaldtusk and President @AndrzejDuda. This evening, I’ll be speaking to the Indian community at an event in Warsaw as well,” he continued.
The goal of the Prime Minister’s two-day visit, which takes place on August 21–22, is to improve bilateral ties. A wide range of subjects, including strategic alliances, defense cooperation, and cross-cultural interactions, are expected to be discussed.
Dariusz Jonski, a member of the European Parliament, called the visit “very important.”
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized the historical connections between the two countries, noting how Poland helped India during Operation Ganga in 2022, which made it easier for more than 4,000 Indian students to leave Ukraine. The foundation of strong India-Poland relations is thought to be this gesture, as well as the historical sanctuary given to more than 6,000 Polish women and children in India during World War II.
On August 23, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and PM Modi will meet in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
