Poland is preparing one of its most significant economic delegations to India in recent years, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk set to arrive in late October 2026 alongside close to 100 Polish companies.

The visit, confirmed by Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański during the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, aims to accelerate bilateral trade, defence cooperation and industrial partnerships.

Domański, who met India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the sidelines of the Milwaukee summit, said the delegation would travel to both Delhi and Bangalore. He described the trip as “very important” and stressed its strong economic focus, aligning with Warsaw’s broader strategy to deepen ties with New Delhi following the 2024 elevation of relations to a Strategic Partnership.

Defence remains a cornerstone of the upcoming engagement. Domański stated explicitly that Poland intends to boost exports of defence products to India, calling New Delhi a trusted partner in security and industrial collaboration.

Polish defence firms will be part of the delegation, alongside companies from space, machinery and food processing — sectors identified as having high potential for joint ventures and technology transfer.

The visit also carries multilateral weight. Domański used the Milwaukee platform to advocate for Poland’s permanent membership in the G20, noting that while Russia is expected to oppose the bid, Warsaw has received encouraging signals from multiple members including Britain, which chairs the group in 2027. Poland positions itself as a model of post-communist economic transition and seeks to represent Central and Eastern European interests within the forum.

This diplomatic push traces back to Prime Minister Modi’s landmark August 2024 visit to Warsaw, where both nations adopted a comprehensive five-year roadmap covering trade, defence, energy, green technologies, agriculture and infrastructure.

Tusk’s return to India — his first since 2010 — fulfils an invitation extended during that visit and signals Warsaw’s intent to convert strategic intent into tangible commercial and security outcomes.

ANI