Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Poland Backs India’s Right to Pursue Terrorists Across Borders
Poland said it supports India’s efforts to fight terrorism across national borders.
Poland’s ambassador, Piotr Antoni Switalski, made the statement in New Delhi.
He said both Poland and India have experienced terrorism.
He referred to attacks targeting Indians, including in Jammu and Kashmir.
The ambassador also shared that he had visited the region before a major attack in Srinagar.
Poland and India are discussing closer cooperation on defence and security.
High-level defence talks between the two countries are expected to restart.
Poland is also preparing for Prime Minister Donald Tusk to visit India to discuss broader relations.
Polish Ambassador Piotr Antoni Switalski said Poland supports India’s right to pursue terrorists wherever they operate.
Switalski said Poland and India share a firm position against transnational terrorism and have both suffered from its effects.
He cited terrorist attacks targeting Indians, including attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, as reasons for a strong response to cross-border terrorism.
The ambassador called for closer strategic coordination, describing India and Poland as potential partners in an “axis of stability.”
High-level defence talks are expected to resume, while Poland prepares for Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit to India.
- Who
- Polish Ambassador Piotr Antoni Switalski, Poland, and India.
- What
- Poland expressed support for India’s right to pursue terrorists wherever they operate and called for closer strategic cooperation.
- When
- The statement was made at a New Delhi event; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- At an event organised by the Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies in New Delhi, with references to Jammu and Kashmir and Srinagar.
- Why
- Poland said it opposes transnational terrorism and supports India’s efforts to protect its citizens from cross-border violence.
- Speaker
- Piotr Antoni Switalski, Poland’s ambassador to India
- Main position
- Poland supports India’s right to pursue terrorists wherever they operate
- Shared concern
- Transnational and cross-border terrorism
- Event location
- New Delhi
- Future cooperation
- High-level defence talks between India and Poland are set to resume
- Planned visit
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is preparing to visit India
- Expected agenda
- Trade, defence cooperation, economic ties, and progress on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement