Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Historic Visit to Poland

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday evening, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the European country in 45 years. This visit follows Morarji Desai’s trip in 1979.

Upon arrival, Modi was warmly greeted with a ceremonial reception at the Warsaw airport, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the visit, noting that it would strengthen India-Poland relations and benefit both nations. “Landed in Poland. Looking forward to the various programmes here. This visit will add momentum to the India-Poland friendship and benefit the people of our nations,” he wrote.

Modi’s agenda in Poland includes discussions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda, interactions with the Indian diaspora, and visits to significant sites including the Jam Saheb of Nawanagr memorial, the Battle of Monte Cassino monument, and the Kolhapur Memorial.

Earlier on Wednesday, Modi described Poland as a crucial economic partner for India in Central Europe. He expressed eagerness to further enhance bilateral ties with his Polish counterparts, highlighting their shared commitment to democracy and pluralism.

On Friday, Modi is scheduled to visit Kyiv, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. This trip comes at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been a subject of international scrutiny, particularly regarding its continued purchase of Russian oil and its neutral voting stance in the United Nations.