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Jaishankar to Visit Ukraine and Poland for Bilateral Talks
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, 2026.
He will meet important foreign ministers in both countries.
The meetings will discuss how India can improve its relationships with Ukraine and Poland.
They will also discuss events happening in the region.
The Russia-Ukraine war will be an important part of the discussions.
Ukrainian officials have said they want India to help support efforts for peace.
An Indian citizen was recently reported killed in a Russian attack in Ukraine.
Jaishankar’s Poland visit also comes as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is expected to visit India.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, 2026.
In Ukraine, Jaishankar will hold bilateral consultations with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
In Poland, he will meet Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
The talks will cover bilateral relations, regional developments and issues of mutual interest.
The visit comes amid the Russia-Ukraine war, an Indian citizen’s reported death in a Russian attack, and an expected visit to India by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
- Who
- India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
- What
- Jaishankar will conduct bilateral consultations and discuss relations, regional developments and other issues of mutual interest.
- Where
- Ukraine and Poland.
- When
- September 3-5, 2026.
- Why
- To strengthen India’s bilateral relationships and exchange views on regional developments, including issues connected with the Russia-Ukraine war.
Key facts
- Visitor
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
- Dates
- September 3-5, 2026
- Countries
- Ukraine and Poland
- Ukraine counterpart
- Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha
- Poland counterpart
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski
- Reported attack toll
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 12 people, including an Indian citizen, were killed in a Russian aerial assault.
- Related diplomatic development
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is expected to visit India, according to Poland’s ambassador to India.
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson
Spokesperson who announced Jaishankar’s scheduled diplomatic visit
“Had a substantive meeting with India's Ambassador to Ukraine Anjani Kumar @sahayanjani, together with my colleague, Deputy Head of the Office of the President @OleksiiSobolev. We discussed prospects for Ukraine-India relations, including India's role in efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.”
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“Overall, 12 people were killed, among them an Indian citizen, and dozens more were injured in the attack. My condolences to everyone who has lost family and loved ones.”
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Piotr Antoni Switalski
Poland’s Ambassador to India
“We are very much for his visit. I think it was informally announced that there are plans. It is the continuation of our political dialogue.”
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Sources
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