India and Poland Set 2030 Trade Goal, Expand Defence Ties

India and Poland agreed to expand cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy and other strategic sectors, while setting a goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030 after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi on October 22, 2026. The leaders announced a Defence Industry Dialogue intended to encourage industrial collaboration, including possible joint development and production of defence equipment. Their joint statement also called for an agreement to protect and exchange classified information. Indian officials said specific defence deals would await that agreement, which remained under negotiation; the leaders said they expected it to be signed soon. Modi said the two countries aimed to double trade by 2030. Current trade was reported at approximately $6.3 billion, also described in one account as $6 billion. The target therefore represents about $12.6 billion. Modi invited Polish companies to work with Indian firms across strategic sectors, and the leaders discussed expanding investment and strengthening supply chains. The agenda extends beyond defence to space, civil nuclear energy, critical minerals, mining,...