New Delhi, Jan 19: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Monday held delegation level talks with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in New Delhi, addressing global trade, security, and regional concerns.
During the meeting, Jaishankar criticised what he termed “unfair and unjustified” selective targeting of India amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He noted that punitive measures, including US tariffs on Indian imports, have compounded global trade turbulence.
“In New York last September and in Paris this January, I shared our views on the Ukraine conflict and its implications. The selective targeting of India remains both unfair and unjustified,” Jaishankar said.
Sikorski echoed these concerns, highlighting that US imposed tariffs are affecting Europe as well and lauding India’s sustained engagement with the EU, including expanding its diplomatic footprint across the continent.
Jaishankar also raised security concerns, urging Poland to ensure that its growing engagement with Pakistan does not support terror infrastructure. “Poland should display zero tolerance for terrorism and not help fuel terrorist networks in our neighbourhood,” he said.
Sikorski acknowledged the need to counter transnational terrorism, citing Poland’s own experiences with cross-border threats. He noted that his recent visit to Pakistan focused on cooperation in trade, energy, defence, education, and counterterrorism, signalling Poland’s expanding ties with Islamabad.
The meeting comes amid heightened global attention on India’s strategic positioning, US trade tariffs, and the geopolitics of South Asia, underscoring the need for closer dialogue with European partners.