India and Poland elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

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Decision for elevation of ties was taken during Prime Minister of India’s official Visit to Poland to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.

Other Key Highlights of Official Visit

Both Nations agreed to execute a five-year Action Plan (2024-2028) for Implementation of Strategic Partnership.
Agreed on a social security agreement (To protect interests of cross borders workers)
India to start Jam Saheb of Nawanagar Youth Exchange Program between India and Poland.
- During World War II (1942), Maharaja Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji established a camp in Jamnagar to shelter refugee Polish children who had been displaced from USSR.

India - Poland Relations

Political Relations: Diplomatic relations were established in 1954, leading to opening of indian Embassy in Warsaw in 1957.
Economic & commercial Relations: Poland is India’s largest trading & investment partner in Central & Eastern Europe (Bilateral trade worth US$6 billion in 2023).
Sectoral Collaboration: Mining sector (Coal India Limited’s trainee receiving training in Polish mines), Pharmaceuticals etc.
Cultural and Educational Relations: Strong tradition of Indology studies in Poland , Yoga, Good (Dobry) Maharaja Connection( Maharaja Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji) etc.

Five year Action Plan for Strategic Partnership

Trade and Investment: Meetings of Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation at least twice every five years
India-EU: Co-operation in early conclusion of India-EU trade and investment negotiations, operationalization of India-EU Trade and Technology Council etc.
Terrorism: Co-operation in designating individuals affiliated with groups that are listed by UNSC 1267 sanctions committee.
Other areas of cooperation: Cyber Security, circular economy, waste-water management etc.