Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Poland Diplomacy: Day 2 Highlights & Key Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Poland Diplomacy: Day 2 Highlights & Key Talks

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Business Today
  • Updated Aug 23, 2024 5:05 PM IST

On Day 2 of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark visit to Poland, the historic trip continued with significant diplomatic engagements. Modi, the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Poland in nearly 50 years, was warmly welcomed following a grand reception and diaspora meet-and-greet on the previous day. The day began with crucial bilateral talks between Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Modi expressed gratitude for Poland's support in rescuing Indian students during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 and extended an invitation to Polish companies to invest in India, highlighting opportunities in sectors such as fintech, pharmaceuticals, and space technology. In response, Polish Prime Minister Tusk showed keen interest in participating in India's defense modernization efforts, offering Poland's technological expertise and capabilities. The visit also included a poignant moment as PM Modi laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, honoring the sacrifices of fallen soldiers. Ahead of his next stop in war-torn Ukraine, Modi reiterated India's commitment to supporting peace in the volatile region. His forthcoming visit to Kyiv will involve important discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, furthering India's engagement in European diplomacy.

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