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)