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Polish Dy PM Sikorski Visits India to Boost Strategic Partnership & EU Ties

Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is visiting India from January 17 to 19, with stops in Jaipur and New Delhi. His itinerary includes attending the Jaipur Literature Festival and holding official talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visit builds on the historic 2024 trip by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Poland, which elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. Sikorski's arrival coincides with the final phase of negotiations for the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement.

Key Points: Poland's Sikorski Visits India for Strategic Talks, Jaipur Lit Fest

  • Sikorski's 3-day India visit
  • Meeting with EAM S Jaishankar
  • Attendance at Jaipur Literature Festival
  • Building on PM Modi's 2024 Poland visit
  • Context of India-EU FTA final negotiations
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Poland's Dy PM Radoslaw Sikorski to visit India today

Polish Deputy PM Radoslaw Sikorski visits India Jan 17-19 for talks with EAM Jaishankar, attends Jaipur Lit Fest, amid crucial India-EU FTA negotiations.

"The principal outcome of the visit was the decision to elevate the India-Poland bilateral relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership. - Joint Statement"

New Delhi, January 17

Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is set to visit India from January 17 to 19, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski will arrive in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on January 17. On January 18, he will attend the Jaipur Literature Festival, and later that day, he will reach Delhi.

On January 19, he will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, after which he will emplane from Delhi.

India and Poland share a long-standing friendly relationship, marked by high-level political contacts and vibrant economic engagement. Diplomatic relations were established in 1954, leading to the opening of the Indian Embassy in Warsaw in 1957. The two countries shared common ideological perceptions, based on their opposition to colonialism, imperialism and racism, according to the Embassy of India in Warsaw. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Poland on August 21-22 2024. PM's visit was historic as this visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Poland took place after 45 years. Prime Minister held discussions with PM Donald Tusk in restricted and delegation-level formats. PM also called on President Andrzej Duda of Poland in a tete-a-tete format and held delegation-level talks with him.

The principal outcome of the visit was the decision to elevate the India-Poland bilateral relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership. Joint Statement on the bilateral partnership and Action Plan (2024-2028) to implement the future Strategic Partnership was issued during the visit. Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski's visit comes as India is in the final phase of negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. European Council President, Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will visit India to represent the EU at the 16th EU-India Summit, scheduled for January 27. The FTA aims to boost bilateral trade between India and the EU, which is already India's largest trading partner, with goods trade totalling $136.53 billion in 2024-25. The agreement is expected to cover areas such as market access for goods, rules of origin, services, investment, and intellectual property rights.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting that he's attending the Jaipur Literature Festival. It's a good way to build cultural connections beyond just politics and trade. Soft power matters.
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Vikram M
The historical context is important – shared opposition to colonialism. But now the focus must be squarely on the future: the EU FTA, technology transfer, and defense cooperation. Poland has a strong defense industry. Let's see if that's on the agenda.
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Priya S
Good to see high-level visits continuing. However, I hope our External Affairs Ministry also ensures the discussions address the concerns of Indian students and professionals in Poland regarding visas and work permits. People-to-people ties need smooth administrative support.
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Rohit P
Poland is a growing economy in the EU. Perfect time to strengthen trade links. The $136 billion trade with the EU is huge, and a good FTA can make it even bigger. More jobs, more investment. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
The schedule seems a bit light? A literature festival and a meeting. For a strategic partner visit, one would expect a more packed agenda with business delegations. Hopefully, the substantive talks with Dr. Jaishankar will be productive.

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