Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and Poland have reaffirmed strong bilateral relations and commitment to an upward trajectory of partnership; in a joint presser between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, and his visiting Polish counterpart, Radosław Sikorski.
Sikorski landed in Islamabad on Thursday for a two-day visit, undertaken at the invitation of Pakistan’s DPM/FM, and met Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After one-on-one and delegation-level talks, both officials addressed a joint presser, where Dar described Pakistan’s relationship with Poland as “historically warm and friendly,” noting that diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1962 and have steadily evolved since then.
“Pakistan enjoys strong relations with Poland built on mutual respect and understanding,” he said.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski described his visit as “both sentimental and official,” noting that he had fond memories of his earlier engagements with Pakistan. He emphasized that both nations have much to offer each other beyond traditional diplomacy; pointing to opportunities in trade, technology, and investment.
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Sikorski also expressed Poland’s interest in joint ventures and technology sharing in the mining and energy sectors, adding “Cooperation in the mining and energy sectors was also discussed.”
Both officials also told the press that several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were discussed to formalize future projects. An MoU between Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) was also signed.
DPM/FM Dar praised Poland’s remarkable economic transformation since the early 1990s, noting that Pakistan looks forward to learning from that experience to boost its own economic development.
He also recalled a lesser-known chapter of goodwill in the two nations’ shared history. During World War II, Polish refugees found shelter in Karachi and Quetta, and Polish air-force veterans later helped lay the foundation of the Pakistan Air Force.
Dar also noted that the Polish Deputy PM expressed concern over Indian aggression and reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s principled stance on Jammu and Kashmir. The Polish DPM/FM also voiced support for Gaza and the two-state solution, in line with the UN Charter.
Both ministers expressed optimism that the new phase of partnership would translate into tangible outcomes.
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