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EAM speaks with Polish counterpart, agrees on importance of more political exchanges

New Delhi,  (The States. news)External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau and both stressed on the importance of more political exchanges and expanded trade.In a tweet, the EAM said that he also looked forward to welcoming the Polish minister to India soon.
“A comprehensive review of ties today with FM @RauZbigniew of Poland.
“Agreed on the importance of more political exchanges, expanded trade, smoother travel and regional consultations.“Look forward to welcoming him in India soon.”

The Polish Ambassador in India Adam Burakowski, reposted the EAM’s tweet, saying the two ministers held an important conversation.“Important conversation between @RauZbigniew and DrSJaishankar.”

In 2019 September Jaishankar visited Poland, six years after the last such visit by an Indian EAM to Budapest.
Around 13 Indian IT companies, employing more than 10,000 professionals, are currently active in Poland and are operating also their Europe operation from here. Indian IT companies including Infosys and HCL have strong presence in Poland.

Indian investments in Poland are valued at over US$3 billion which comprises companies such as ArcelorMittal, Videocon, Escorts, Strides Arcolab, Ranbaxy, EsselPropack, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies Ltd, Infosys and Wipro among others.

Total Polish investment in India is estimated at US$ 672 million. Important Polish companies present in India : TZMO S.A. (sanitary equipment USD 200 million), CanPack (packaging, USD 200 million), Famur (mining, USD 75 million), GeofizykaToruń (geology, USD 50 million), Ekolog (green technology, USD 50 million), Solaris (green transport, USD 50 million), BBT (defense USD 50million).(uni)