Donald Tusk and Narendra Modi announced their will to double mutual trade and declared partnerships in the space sector, digitalization, the defense industry, critical minerals, and coal gasification. Modi declared support for peace in Ukraine. Both prime ministers spoke about this at a joint press conference in New Delhi on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Tusk's visit to India is the first visit by a Polish prime minister to this country in 16 years.
"The world looks with envy at how India is developing and how Poland is developing," said Tusk. He called the meeting "the largest visit of this kind in the history of our relations." The conversation concerned the development and strengthening of the strategic partnership between the two countries. Tusk recalled that the decision on the partnership was made jointly during Modi's visit to Warsaw in August 2024. On Thursday, the "first fruits" of that arrangement were summarized and priorities for the coming years were outlined.
The Polish prime minister spoke about what unites Poland and India. In his view, a great deal, and nothing divides them apart from geographical distance. He pointed to the absence of a conflict of interests and bad historical baggage, and to the shared idea of non-violence, from which the "Solidarity revolution" also grew. He assessed that "the world looks with envy" at the development of both states over the last 35 years. For him, Modi is "a sign of hope in times of destabilization and chaos."
Tusk announced that he would personally patronize contacts between Polish and Indian companies. The economy is to be the foundation of the partnership. Modi, in turn, spoke of his satisfaction with the prime minister's arrival with a broad business delegation.
Trade, minerals and new technologies
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke directly about "shared goals of doubling mutual bilateral trade" and expressed confidence that "they will certainly achieve success." However, he did not give the value of the exchange that is to be doubled, nor a deadline for implementation. Neither side disclosed the specific sum involved either.
- Poland and India are to create partnerships in the area of critical minerals, raw materials, and coal gasification — announced Modi.
- Donald Tusk listed "very ambitious plans" beyond traditional industries: the space sector, digitalization, and a modern defense industry.
- Satellite and drone cooperation — according to Tusk — helped India "in moments of tension or crisis."
- India and Poland are to work on "trusted supply chains" — announced the prime minister of India, hoping for joint work by negotiating teams.
Ukraine and democracy in Modi's declarations
Modi spoke about Ukraine directly, but without commitments. "Let us remember what is happening in Ukraine. We will support every effort toward working out peace," declared the prime minister of India at the joint conference in New Delhi.
To this was added a political-system declaration. "Both Poland and India believe in the principle of the primacy of law and democracy," argued Modi, adding that institutions supporting development in this area must be strengthened.
The third declaration had a personal tone. "Polish-Indian friendship is based not only on diplomatic relations, but also on our shared approach to humanity, warmth, and compassion toward others," said Modi. He added that thanks to, among other things, the Jamsaheb of Nawanagar Youth Exchange Program, further generations are being brought into the friendship between the nations.
Sources
- WP Wiadomości: Tusk at meeting with Modi: the world looks with envy
- Polsat News: "The world looked with envy." First such visit by a Polish prime minister in 16 years
- RMF24: "A shared approach to humanity." Tusk on a visit to India
Article prepared with the help of artificial intelligence based on: WP Wiadomości, Polsat News, RMF24. Facts checked automatically against these sources. The Wiadomości PRO newsroom is responsible for this publication.
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