Polish Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee Visit to India
13.02.2025
Polish Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee delegation recently visited India, engaging in high-level discussions and fostering bilateral cooperation.
In New Delhi, the delegation engaged in productive discussions with key Indian leaders, including Pabitra Margherita, Honourable Minister of State for External Affairs; Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha; and Dr. Shashi Tharoor, President of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs. These meetings reinforced the strong parliamentary and diplomatic ties between Poland and India, emphasizing shared priorities in global affairs, economic growth, and strategic cooperation.
The delegation also worked to strengthen regional and cultural cooperation through a series of important engagements. Discussions with Ukrainian Ambassador Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk focused on regional stability and Poland’s role in fostering international security. Further cultural collaboration was explored with Ambassador K. Nandini Singla, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, reflecting a shared commitment to artistic and academic exchange. Geopolitical and economic issues were also at the forefront during discussions at the Observer Research Foundation, where the delegation examined ways to enhance Poland-India collaboration on global challenges.
The visit commenced with a meeting with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, where discussions focused on enhancing Poland-India partnerships in diplomacy, trade, and development. Both parties explored opportunities for strengthening economic collaboration and advancing mutual interests.
During their stay in Raipur, the delegation visited the Jeevodaya Rehabilitation Center, a Polish-founded initiative that has been providing care, education, and hope to leprosy-affected individuals and their families. This humanitarian effort reflects Poland’s longstanding commitment to global health and social welfare, highlighting the impact of international cooperation in transforming lives.
As a symbolic conclusion to their visit, the delegation paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, honoring his enduring legacy of peace and nonviolence.
This visit further solidified the Poland-India partnership, paving the way for deeper cooperation across multiple sectors and reinforcing a shared vision for a stronger future.
