New Delhi, 04 November (H.S.): Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada undertook an official visit to Warsaw, Poland, on November 2-3, holding a series of high-level discussions aimed at strengthening economic, technological and strategic cooperation between the two countries.

During the two-day visit, Jitin Prasada explored opportunities to expand bilateral collaboration in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, cybersecurity and critical minerals. Discussions also covered ways to deepen India-Poland cooperation across sectors such as defence, space, information technology, manufacturing and advanced electronics.

The minister held several high-level meetings with leading Polish industry representatives to explore avenues for expanding partnerships and investment opportunities. He also called for strengthening the India-Poland trade partnership and highlighted the opportunities emerging from the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada was accompanied by a business delegation comprising representatives of 12 Indian companies. The visit was aimed at deepening trade, investment and technology partnerships while identifying new areas of mutual cooperation.

During the visit, Jitin Prasada met Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski. Their discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, data centres and cybersecurity. The meeting also provided an opportunity to explore collaboration in emerging digital technologies and strengthen engagement between the two countries' technology sectors.

The visit forms part of the ongoing efforts by India and Poland to expand their economic engagement and strengthen strategic ties through greater cooperation in trade, investment, innovation and advanced technologies.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar