Pakistan and Poland have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, energy, infrastructure, defence, counter-terrorism, science and technology and education.
This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while addressing a joint press stakeout alongside his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski, in Islamabad today.
Ishaq Dar noted that during delegation-level talks, both sides reviewed the Pakistan-Poland bilateral relationship, which continues to progress positively. He highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries exceeds one billion dollars, and both sides acknowledged the vast untapped potential to further enhance trade and economic collaboration.
Ishaq Dar further said the two sides also exchanged views on key regional and global issues, including the security situation in South Asia, Afghanistan, Europe and the Middle East. The Deputy Prime Minister briefed the Polish delegation on Pakistan’s concerns regarding unprovoked Indian aggression and reiterated Pakistan’s principled stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, advocating for its resolution in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
He said discussions also included the recent excesses of the Taliban regime and the presence of extremist elements such as Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan on Afghan soil. He emphasized that continued attacks by these entities remain a top concern for Pakistan.
Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to transforming bilateral relations with Poland into a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership.
Speaking on the occasion, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister shared that his country has offered to intensify bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, public finance, fintech, and water management. He also mentioned that further collaboration in mining and the energy sector was discussed.
He noted the growing Pakistani diaspora in Poland, including students, and remarked that Polish universities are increasingly popular among young and talented individuals from Pakistan.
Emphasizing the importance of people-to-people contacts, Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland remains open to legal migration and genuine academic pursuits. However, he stressed that Poland maintains zero tolerance for illegal migration.
On regional and international matters, the visiting dignitary affirmed Poland’s steadfast support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. He also expressed Poland’s commitment to advocating for peace in Gaza.
On the occasion, two memorandums of understanding were signed, outlining regular bilateral consultations and cooperation between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad and the Polish Institute of International Affairs.
