Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a youth exchange program between India and Poland on Thursday. This program will allow 20 Polish youths to visit India annually. During a joint press conference with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Modi highlighted Poland's long-standing tradition in Indology and Sanskrit, emphasizing the strong cultural ties between the two nations. He mentioned his recent visit to monuments honoring the 'Dobre Maharaja' and the Maharaja of Kolhapur, and expressed his appreciation for the continued respect for the Maharaja's philanthropy in Poland. To honor his legacy, Modi announced the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar Youth Exchange Programme, which will annually bring 20 Polish youth to India.
Modi arrived in Poland on Wednesday as part of his two-nation tour, which will also take him to Ukraine. He noted the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Poland, and the decision to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership. Modi underscored the shared democratic values and the rule of law as the foundation of their relations, and outlined several initiatives to strengthen ties, including enhancing parliamentary exchanges and economic cooperation through private sector engagement. He also highlighted Poland's expertise in food processing and invited Polish companies to participate in India's mega food park project.
The Prime Minister further discussed opportunities for collaboration in areas such as water treatment, solid waste management, and urban infrastructure, driven by India's rapid urbanization. He mentioned clean coal technology, green hydrogen, renewable energy, and Artificial Intelligence as common priorities and invited Polish companies to join India's 'Make in India' and 'Make for the World' initiatives. Modi also expressed India's willingness to share its advancements in Fintech, Pharma, and Space with Poland.
