# Poland-India economic and strategic cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poland-india-economic-and-strategic-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-10-23T07:40:08.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 3.

Poland and India are working to expand bilateral relations across several industrial and strategic sectors. In early October, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans for a mission to New Delhi and Bengaluru involving nearly 100 companies to strengthen cooperation in defense, space, machinery, and food processing. On October 21, Prime Minister Tusk arrived in India for a three-day official visit to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to convert the strategic partnership established in 2024 into tangible cooperation in trade, technology, and security. 

During high-level talks, the leaders committed to doubling annual bilateral trade to approximately $12.6 billion by 2030 and discussed cooperation in defense manufacturing, nuclear energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies such as semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. To foster innovation, they committed to establishing an India-Poland StartUp Bridge and observing March 30 annually as Poland-India Partnership Day.

Concluding his visit on October 23, Tusk focused on strategic technological partnerships in artificial intelligence, aerospace, and digital services during meetings in Bengaluru. He emphasized the potential for joint research and development to introduce new digital products to global markets. In Karnataka, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed readiness to deepen cooperation in pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing. A notable proposal from Poland’s TZMO Group involves an ₹80-crore investment in the KIADB Vemgal Industrial Area, which could create approximately 1,000 jobs. Additionally, discussions touched upon creating a Karnataka–Katowice Digital and Gaming Corridor. Tusk also noted that India expressed support for Poland’s efforts to secure a permanent seat in the G20.

## Claims

- The India-Poland Strategic Partnership was elevated in August 2024. (disputed by 10 sources)
- Tusk's visit to India took place between October 21 and October 26, 2026. (disputed)
- The two nations agreed to expand cooperation in defense, space, and emerging technologies. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- An India-Poland Business Forum is being held in New Delhi and Bengaluru. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Donald Tusk's visit to India is his first as Prime Minister since 2010. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- India and Poland aim to double bilateral trade by 2030. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Bilateral trade reached approximately USD 6 billion in 2025. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The leaders called for the signing and ratification of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Bengaluru, India. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- India and Poland agreed to establish an India-Poland StartUp Bridge. (single source)
- March 30 will be observed annually as Poland-India Partnership Day. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Poland and India strengthen ties in AI, aerospace, and technology

Polish PM Donald Tusk visited India to advance cooperation in AI, aerospace, and digital technologies, while discussing major manufacturing investments in Karnataka.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-and-india-seek-tech-cooperation-in-ai-and-aerospace

### 2026-10-21: India and Poland aim to double bilateral trade by 2030

Prime Ministers Modi and Tusk met in New Delhi to deepen the India-Poland Strategic Partnership, targeting a doubling of bilateral trade by 2030 through cooperation in defense, space, and emerging technologies.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-prime-minister-donald-tusk-visits-india-to-strengthen-ties

### 2026-10-01: Poland and Canada seek to expand economic ties with India

Poland and Canada are pursuing deeper economic ties with India, targeting sectors such as energy, defense, aerospace, and critical minerals to support India’s rapid economic growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-and-canada-seek-to-expand-economic-ties-with-india

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