India and Poland have set a goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030 after talks in New Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The target was set out in a joint statement issued during Tusk’s official visit to India from 21 to 23 October.
The statement gives the two governments a broad agenda spanning trade, technology, defence, transport links and research. It does not announce a completed rise in trade, a new defence contract or the start of direct flights. Most of the commitments will require follow-up by governments, regulators, universities and businesses.
Trade target and business links
The leaders said they wanted bilateral trade to double by 2030. No baseline, annual milestones or delivery mechanism was included in the statement, so the target should be understood as a shared policy aim rather than a forecast or a measure of trade already achieved.
They encouraged companies to look for partnerships in industrial machinery, defence, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, mining and critical minerals, energy and information and communications technology. The governments also welcomed an India–Poland Business Forum held during the visit, with business representatives from both countries present.
Agriculture is also part of the agenda. The leaders agreed to resume work through a bilateral working group intended to intensify trade and cooperation in the sector. They pointed to resilient supply chains, small and medium-sized enterprises, innovation-led growth and digital transformation as areas where closer economic engagement could be developed.
Both leaders also called for the early signing, ratification and implementation of an EU–India free-trade agreement. That was a political appeal connected to wider commercial opportunities, not confirmation that the agreement has been signed or entered into force.
Technology research and industrial cooperation
The statement places artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technologies among the research priorities. India and Poland agreed to undertake collaborative research in those fields and to strengthen startup partnerships. They also encouraged closer contact between companies, research institutions and innovation ecosystems.
The agenda extends to battery recycling, rare-earth refining, geology, mining and critical minerals. An agreement on geology, mining and critical minerals was described as under negotiation. It therefore remains a prospective arrangement rather than a document concluded during the visit.
Space was identified as another area for stronger institutional and industry-level engagement. The statement did not specify a joint mission, a funding commitment or a timetable. It instead records an intention to identify practical areas where cooperation could be mutually beneficial.
Defence, information and connectivity
On defence, the leaders said they would maintain regular exchanges between their defence establishments and encourage industries to identify commercially viable work. They proposed a Defence Industry Dialogue to provide a framework for business engagement and, where agreed, technology partnerships, co-development and co-production.
That dialogue has been proposed, not established as an operating body. Similarly, both sides said they expected an agreement on the protection and exchange of classified information to be signed soon. The joint statement does not say that the agreement has already been signed.
The countries also said they would explore opportunities to improve direct air links between Poland and India, while encouraging aviation authorities to hold direct talks. No airline, route, launch date or service has been announced. The statement also refers to possible cooperation in shipping and maritime security.
The visit builds on the strategic partnership established in 2024 and on a mid-term review of the 2024–28 action plan completed in Warsaw in September. The new statement adds a 2030 trade ambition and a wider set of intended areas for cooperation. Its practical significance will depend on whether the proposals are translated into signed arrangements, institutional work and commercial activity.
