Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on Thursday, 22 October 2026, jointly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all forms, calling on the international community to dismantle terror safe havens and financing networks. The two leaders met at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, for wide-ranging talks covering bilateral ties, regional security, and global governance reform.

Strong Language on Terrorism and Pahalgam Attack

A joint statement issued after the talks described an unequivocal condemnation of terrorism 'irrespective of motivations, including cross-border terrorism,' stressing that 'there can be no justification for terrorism on any grounds.' The two sides specifically called out the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, condemning it 'in the strongest terms.'

Both leaders called for 'strong and concerted action' against terrorists and entities designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 sanctions committee. They also backed the early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) at the United Nations and agreed to establish a dedicated dialogue on counter-terrorism — a notable institutional commitment between the two capitals.

Poland Backs India's Bid for UNSC Seat

The joint statement included an explicit expression of Polish support for India's aspirations at the UN. 'The Polish side expressed its support for India's membership of a more inclusive, reformed and expanded UNSC, as well as reiterated its support for India's candidature for a non-permanent seat in the UNSC for 2028-29,' it read. Both sides also backed structural reform of the United Nations, including expansion of the Security Council in both permanent and non-permanent categories to make it 'more relevant, credible and effective.'

Ukraine War, Indo-Pacific, and the Visegrad Group

Modi and Tusk expressed 'deepest concern' over the ongoing war in Ukraine, noting its humanitarian consequences and negative impact on global food and energy security — particularly for the Global South. They reiterated the need for a 'comprehensive, just, and lasting peace' consistent with the UN Charter, international law, and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

On the Indo-Pacific, the two leaders reaffirmed the importance of a free, open, and peaceful region governed by international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). India invited Poland to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), a significant step in broadening the framework's European participation.

Both leaders also welcomed the first Foreign Ministers' Meeting between India and the Visegrad Group (V4) — comprising Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and the Slovak Republic — and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the V4+India cooperation format.

Multilateralism and G20 Cooperation

Modi and Tusk underlined the centrality of multilateralism anchored in the UN Charter and highlighted the G20 as a key forum for international cooperation. They expressed readiness to coordinate across G20 tracks and workstreams in which Poland participates or may be invited to join.

The meeting marks a significant diplomatic moment as India deepens its engagement with Central European partners at a time of heightened global security concerns and an evolving multilateral order.