Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Thursday, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in defense, space, nuclear energy, and other strategic sectors while setting a target to double bilateral trade by 2030.

The leaders signed four agreements following their meeting at Hyderabad House, including one to leverage the India-EU free trade agreement for economic growth. Current bilateral trade stands at approximately $6.3 billion.

Modi stated that India and Poland had agreed to deepen ties in defense, space, and nuclear energy, inviting Polish companies to pursue co-development and co-production in these areas. The two sides proposed a defense industry dialogue to promote business-to-business engagement, technology transfer, and joint manufacturing of military equipment.

Tusk highlighted Poland's defense industry capabilities, noting that Polish drones have proven useful in recent operations and expressing interest in satellite and drone cooperation. Poland allocates a significant portion of its GDP to defense spending, exceeding 4 percent in recent years.

The visit marks the first by a Polish prime minister to India since 2010 and builds on the strategic partnership established during Modi's trip to Warsaw in August 2024. Tusk is accompanied by a delegation of nearly 100 business leaders during his three-day stay from October 21 to 23.

Both leaders emphasized shared democratic values and the absence of conflicts of interest between their nations. They also discussed opportunities in critical minerals, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and green technologies.

The agreements include plans for an accord on the mutual protection and exchange of classified information, expected soon. Regular defense exchanges will continue following the eighth Joint Working Group on Defence meeting held in Warsaw in September.

Tusk praised India's global role amid international uncertainties and described the partnership as one rooted in trust and common goals. The talks also covered people-to-people exchanges, education, and cultural ties.