'Selective targeting of India unfair': India pushes Poland for anti-terrorism measures

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has appealed to Poland to adopt a strict stance against terrorism and avoid aiding any infrastructure that could fuel it in India’s neighbourhood.

“Deputy Prime Minister, you are no stranger to our region and are more than familiar with the long‑standing challenges of cross‑border terrorism. Poland should display zero tolerance for terrorism and not help fuel the terrorist infrastructure in our neighbourhood,” Jaishankar said in his opening remarks.

He made the remarks during a meeting with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in New Delhi on Monday.

Opening remarks during meeting with DPM & FM @sikorskiradek of Poland.

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Jaishankar said that both countries were meeting at a time when the world was experiencing “considerable churn,” with security and regional issues high on the agenda. He stressed the importance of exchanging views given the differing challenges faced by India and Poland in their respective regions.

Strategic partnership and trade on the table

The talks weren’t just about security. Jaishankar also noted the steady progress in India‑Poland ties over the years and underscored their growing strategic partnership. The two sides planned to review the Action Plan 2024‑28, which aims to strengthen cooperation on trade, investment, defence, security, clean technology, and digital innovation.

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Poland, Jaishankar said, is one of India’s largest trading partners in Central Europe. Bilateral trade currently stands at about $7 billion, having nearly tripled in the last decade, and Indian investments in Poland have topped $3 billion, creating jobs and opportunities for Polish workers.

“Our bilateral relationship has also progressed steadily but nevertheless needs constant tending,” Jaishankar added, reflecting on the historic and people‑to‑people ties between the countries.

Ukraine conflict views reiterated

The two ministers also discussed broader global developments. Jaishankar reiterated India’s position on the Russia‑Ukraine conflict, pointing to what he described as unfair and unjustified “selective targeting” of India because of its stance. “In the recent past… I have candidly shared our views on the Ukraine conflict and its implications… the selective targeting of India is both unfair and unjustified. I do so again today,” he said.

Sikorski, for his part, expressed appreciation for the invitation and noted Poland’s commitment to deepening ties. He spoke about attending the Jaipur Literature Festival and said he had visited India many times before, but this was his first trip since the two countries established a strategic partnership.

The Polish leader also echoed the need to combat transnational terrorism and spoke about his country’s own experiences with attacks on infrastructure. “I completely agree with you on the need to counter transnational trans border terrorism. Poland… has been a victim of arsons and attempted, state terrorism…” he said.