External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday delivered a pointed diplomatic message to his Polish counterpart, urging Warsaw to adopt zero-tolerance for terrorism and avoid actions that could fuel terrorist infrastructure in India’s neighbourhood during a bilateral meeting in the Indian capital.
Addressing Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, Jaishankar underscored the longstanding challenge of cross-border terrorism affecting regional stability and said Poland should not be seen as enabling or supporting elements that undermine security in South Asia.
The stern remarks come in the backdrop of a joint statement issued during Sikorski’s October visit to Pakistan that referenced the Kashmir issue, a matter New Delhi firmly rejects as external interference in its internal affairs.
Jaishankar also flagged what he described as “unfair and unjustified” selective targeting of India over its foreign policy choices on the Ukraine conflict, an issue he said had been discussed with Sikorski in global forums.
Sikorski, on his part, acknowledged the concern and spoke of the need to counter transnational terrorism, referring to Poland’s own experiences. The two leaders also reviewed the India-Poland Strategic Partnership and the 2024-28 Action Plan to strengthen ties in trade, defence and technology.
