Pakistan and Poland Agree to Boost Cooperation in Trade, Defence, and Technology, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Islamabad on Thursday.
During their joint press stakeout, both ministers expressed satisfaction over the growing Pakistan-Poland partnership and emphasized the need to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, and strategic collaboration. Ishaq Dar noted that Pakistan and Poland currently enjoy over a billion dollars in trade but see vast untapped potential for expansion. He particularly highlighted Poland’s expertise in the oil and gas sector, revealing that a major Polish firm has already invested nearly half a billion dollars in Pakistan.
To formalize future engagements, the two countries signed two important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). One was signed between their foreign ministries to establish regular bilateral consultations, while the other was between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) to enhance think-tank cooperation and policy research.
Dar recalled the deep historical ties between Pakistan and Poland, dating back to World War II, and paid tribute to Polish pilots and engineers, especially Air Commodore Wladyslaw Turowicz, for their remarkable contributions to the Pakistan Air Force. He also praised Poland’s impressive economic progress and thanked Warsaw for supporting Pakistan’s election to the UN Security Council.
The deputy prime minister further urged Poland to continue backing Pakistan’s GSP Plus status renewal in the European Union, describing it as a “win-win” for both economies. He reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on Jammu and Kashmir, calling for its resolution in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. Dar also voiced concerns over cross-border militancy from Afghanistan and underscored Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and the UN Charter.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski expressed his country’s strong interest in deepening engagement with Pakistan, particularly in trade, energy, fintech, mining, and public finance. He praised the Pakistani community in Poland for serving as a bridge between the two nations and reaffirmed Warsaw’s commitment to safe and legal migration pathways.
Sikorski also reaffirmed Poland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty amid the Russian invasion and endorsed a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel, asserting that both peoples deserve peace and dignity.
Pakistan and Poland Agree to Boost Cooperation in Trade, Defence, and Technology, setting the stage for a long-term, comprehensive partnership based on mutual trust, strategic cooperation, and shared economic growth.
