New Delhi: Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a three-day official visit to India, aimed at further strengthening the India–Poland Strategic Partnership and exploring new areas of bilateral cooperation.
Sikorski was received at the airport by Additional Secretary Pooja Kapur. His visit focuses on deepening political, economic, and strategic ties between the two countries, as well as identifying emerging areas of collaboration.
During his stay in New Delhi, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister is expected to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with discussions centered on enhancing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation under the strategic partnership framework.
Welcoming Sikorski, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X, “A warm welcome to New Delhi. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski of Poland arrived in New Delhi today. His engagements in New Delhi are focused on furthering the India–Poland Strategic Partnership.”
Jaipur Literature Festival Visit
Prior to arriving in the capital, Sikorski visited Jaipur from January 17 to 18, where he participated in the Jaipur Literature Festival. He took part in a session titled “A Continent in Crisis: Russia, Ukraine and the European Story,” during which he discussed the geopolitical consequences of the Russia–Ukraine war.
Sikorski highlighted how the conflict has destabilized Europe and altered global power dynamics. He noted that Russia is increasingly dependent on China, saying that Moscow is being forced to sell oil at lower prices and rely on Beijing for high-quality goods, internet access, and cyber services. He also warned that Russia is supplying North Korea with missile and nuclear technology.
Strong Remarks on European Security
Expressing deep concern over the ongoing war, Sikorski said the conflict goes far beyond a regional dispute and poses a serious threat to Europe’s broader security architecture. He underlined Poland’s defence priorities, stating that the country is spending 4.7 per cent of its GDP on defence to strengthen its security and remains fully committed to safeguarding European stability.
He urged the people of Ukraine to remain strong and continue protecting their culture and freedom, while drawing attention to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war. Sikorski highlighted the loss of thousands of lives, large-scale destruction of cities, and civilians enduring extreme winter conditions without electricity or basic services.
Pointing out the prolonged nature of the conflict, Sikorski said what Russian President Vladimir Putin initially described as a three-day “special operation” has turned into a four-year-long war, resulting in heavy military and economic losses for Russia.
Sikorski’s visit to India is expected to reinforce diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Warsaw at a time of evolving global and regional challenges.