Poland has reaffirmed its support for India’s right to take firm action against terrorism, with Poland’s Ambassador to India, Piotr Antoni Świtalski, stating that Warsaw recognises India’s right to pursue terrorists wherever necessary. The remarks underline the growing convergence between New Delhi and Warsaw on counter-terrorism and defence cooperation.
Świtalski has maintained that Poland’s position on terrorism is clear and that India has the right to defend itself against terrorist threats. His comments come amid deeper strategic engagement between India and Poland, with defence cooperation emerging as an important area of bilateral relations.
The Polish envoy has previously highlighted Poland’s support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts and said there is no fundamental disagreement between the two countries on the issue. He also pointed to the use of Polish-made unmanned systems by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor, when India carried out strikes against terrorist infrastructure across the border.
The development is significant as India continues to strengthen its defence capabilities while expanding partnerships with European countries. Poland, which has been rapidly modernising its own armed forces, has shown increasing interest in developing closer defence-industrial relations with India.
The two countries have also discussed broader cooperation in defence and technology. Recent India-Poland engagements have focused on strengthening the strategic partnership, including opportunities for greater industrial collaboration and defence-related cooperation.
For India, Poland represents an increasingly relevant European defence partner, particularly in areas involving unmanned systems, military technology and industrial cooperation. Warsaw has also expressed interest in moving beyond a conventional buyer-seller relationship and exploring opportunities for greater cooperation between the two defence industries.
The latest remarks from the Polish envoy therefore carry significance beyond diplomatic messaging. They reflect Poland’s stated willingness to recognise India’s security concerns while supporting deeper bilateral engagement in defence and counter-terrorism.
As India continues to expand its defence partnerships and strengthen indigenous military capabilities, closer cooperation with Poland could create additional opportunities for technology sharing, defence manufacturing and joint industrial initiatives. The renewed emphasis on counter-terrorism also provides a strong strategic foundation for the expanding India-Poland relationship.