Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22 invited companies from Poland to join the Make in India, Make for the World initiative as both countries decided to transform the bilateral relationship into a strategic partnership during his landmark Warsaw visit.
Addressing the media after holding talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at the Federal Chancellery, PM Modi highlighted that it was a significant day for India-Poland relations as the last visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Poland took place in 1979. Tusk, on the other hand, termed it as a great privilege to host PM Modi on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
“This is a sufficient illustration of the significance of this visit and your presence today. This is undoubtedly proof of the increasingly good relations between our countries, of the significance for the entire region, I will not exaggerate if I say for the entire world between India and Poland,” said the Polish PM.
“He mentioned that the whole world admires India for the consistently democratic nature of its governance, which is “not common in that part of the world”.
Identifying several areas for mutual cooperation, PM Modi remarked that Poland is a world leader in the field of food processing and Polish companies can join the mega food parks being set up in India. He also touched on the issue of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, saying that it remains a “matter of deep concern” for everyone. “India firmly believes that no problem can be solved on the battlefield. The loss of lives of innocent people in any crisis has become the biggest challenge for the entire humanity. We support dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace and stability. For this, India, along with its friendly countries, is ready to provide all possible support,” said PM Modi.
