Poland Joins CDRI as India and Poland Expand Strategic Ties

India and Poland have moved to deepen their strategic partnership, with leaders agreeing on a broad framework covering trade, defence, counter-terrorism and disaster resilience. The latest understanding was reached during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

A key outcome is Poland's decision to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). The two countries have also committed to doubling bilateral trade by 2030, while launching a defence industry dialogue and a counter-terrorism dialogue.

An official list of outcomes, issued on Thursday, confirmed these decisions. The document reflects the common aim of converting a strategic relationship into practical economic and security cooperation.

Speaking after the meeting, Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs, said bilateral trade reached 6.36 billion dollars in 2025. He added that both countries are working on possibilities to double it. Cooperation in defence, critical mineral supply chains, emerging technologies and renewable energy has also been identified as a priority.

According to George, trade, investment and economic partnership were given significant attention during the discussions. Emerging sectors include EV batteries, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and clean technologies. Bilateral trade currently stands at 6.3 billion US dollars, and Indian investment in Poland is estimated at more than 3 billion US dollars, he said.

The leaders also discussed security issues and agreed to strengthen mutual coordination. Following the meeting at Hyderabad House, a joint statement was released. Modi and Tusk called for robust and coordinated action against individuals and organisations listed by the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee.

Both leaders reaffirmed the importance of a free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific. They also underscored respect for international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, while stressing freedom of navigation and the peaceful resolution of disputes.

Poland's participation in CDRI is expected to add strength to international cooperation on resilient infrastructure.

Tusk's official visit to India runs from October 21 to 23, during which both countries plan to expand collaboration in trade, investment, defence, emerging technologies, renewable energy and other sectors.