Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Bartoszewski painted an optimistic picture of India’s economic trajectory during a Friday interview in New Delhi. Ranking fourth globally by GDP, India under PM Modi’s stewardship aims for the third position, commanding a consumer base of 1.5 billion that no nation dares ignore.
Bartoszewski underscored the inevitability of engagement with India’s vast market. On the India-US trade negotiations, he advocated for FTAs over stalemates, warning that tariffs inflate consumer prices without delivering true growth. “Lower tariffs benefit everyone,” he affirmed.
Bilateral trade prospects shine brightest in ICT, where India’s sector dwarfs Poland’s in GDP contribution yet aligns perfectly for partnership. Both countries lead in digital public services; Poland’s e-governance allows seamless online government dealings, mirroring India’s tech prowess.
Military tech collaborations are advancing, encompassing cutting-edge solutions and joint manufacturing—’Make in India’ in India and co-production in Poland. Sustainability drives further synergy: Poland’s water purification expertise aids projects like Mumbai’s sewage management by a Polish company.
Poland’s energy transition from coal dependency to nuclear plants, small modular reactors, offshore wind farms, and biogas utilization presents collaborative avenues. With agriculture fueling 50% of exports, biogas from crop waste aligns with India’s green hydrogen and storage innovations.
Coal mining dialogues loom large, drawing on Poland’s open-cast proficiency. As global powers realign, this dialogue signals Poland’s intent to deepen ties with India’s ascending economy, fostering mutual prosperity.
