New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on Thursday set a target of doubling bilateral trade between the two countries by 2030, according to a joint statement issued after their meeting in the national capital.

The leaders called for early signing and ratification of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) alongside timely implementation to unlock new opportunities for trade and investment. The move aims to strengthen critical value chains and open new markets, the statement noted.

Prime Minister Modi invited Polish companies to expand investments and operations in India, urging them to leverage the country’s large market, skilled workforce, and growing manufacturing ecosystem.

Tusk acknowledged Indian investments in Poland and highlighted the country’s strategic role as a gateway for Indian businesses entering the wider European market. Both leaders agreed to resume activities of the bilateral agricultural working group to intensify trade.

Furthermore, the two leaders welcomed the India-Poland Business Forum held during the visit, which featured leading chief executive officers and industry representatives. They encouraged partnerships in sectors including industrial machinery, defence, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals.

Recognising the transformative role of digital technologies, both sides agreed to undertake collaborative research on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. They also welcomed the prospect of direct flights between the two nations to strengthen bilateral connectivity.