Poland

September 18, 2024 11:01 AM

Central European floods leave trail of devastation

Volunteers and emergency workers raced to secure river banks in Poland's historic city of Wroclaw on Tuesday, as nearby municipalities advised residents to evacuate and authorities across central Europe tallied the cost of floods that have wreaked havoc and killed at least 22 people. The deluge has left a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland. While waters were receding in many areas, others were nervously waiting for rivers to burst their banks. Areas along the Czech-Polish border wer...

September 16, 2024 3:57 PM

US President Biden commends PM Modi’s Ukraine visit for his message of peace

US President Joe Biden, during his telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commended the latter's "historic visits" to Poland and Ukraine as well as his message of peace, the White House said in a statement. The two leaders discussed PM Modi's trip to two European nations and the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings in September. "The President commended the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in dec...

September 16, 2024 3:59 PM

PM Modi’s Ukraine visit is likely to explore deeper ties in different sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kyiv in war-hit Ukraine on Friday after concluding his two-day visit to Poland. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine. The visit came at the invitation of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. " I will be visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Zelenskyy. This visit will be an opportunity to build on the earlier discussions with him and deepen the India-Ukraine friendship. We will also share perspectives on the ...

September 16, 2024 4:00 PM

PM Modi in Poland: ‘Today India’s strategy is to maintain equal closeness with all nations’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's strategy is to maintain equal closeness with all nations as compared to its previous policy of remaining equidistant. While addressing Indian community members in Warsaw, PM Modi said, "For decades, India had a policy to maintain distance from all the countries. However, the policy of today's India is to have equal closeness with all countries. The India of today wants to connect with all. Today's India talks about the development of all. Today's In...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi‘s ‘not time for war’ message from Poland, advocates peace, dialogue & diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Poland that India has always advocated for permanent peace in the region, adding that it believes in dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflict. PM Modi reiterated that "this is not an era of war" as he addressed the Indian community event in Poland's Warsaw. "India is the land of Lord Buddha's legacy. Therefore, India does not believe in war and advocates for peace in this region. India is an advocate of permanent peace in this region. India's concept is cl...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi addresses Indian community in Poland, says both countries agree on social security agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India and Poland have agreed on social security agreement. He stated that partnership between two nations has been strengthening in areas like new technology and clean energy. He also pointed out that Kabbadi emerged as a source of connection between the two nations as Poland is going to host the Kabaddi championship for the first time this year. While addressing Indian community in Poland's Warsaw, PM Modi stated, "Innovation and youth are going ...

August 21, 2024 12:58 PM

India strengthens ties with central Europe as PM Modi visits Poland and Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-day visit to Poland and Ukraine from August 21 to 23, marking a significant milestone in foreign relations. The visit will make him the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to Poland in 45 years and the first to visit Ukraine. PM Modi’s visit follows his trip to Austria in July, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 41 years, further reinforcing India’s presence in the region. With the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, maintaining diplomat...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi’s Poland Visit: “Poland sees India as great partner for business…:” Lodz Governor

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Lodz Governor Dorota Ryl emphasized that Poland views India as a "great partner" for business and other collaborations. In an interview, Dorota Ryl mentioned that many business delegations from Poland visit India regularly. She underscored that PM Modi's visit is of significant importance to Poland and the region. Regarding PM Modi's upcoming visit, she stated, "The visit of Prime Minister Modi is of great significance to Poland and the region. We ...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi’s Poland visit very important for us due to politics & business: European Parliament member

European Parliament member Dariusz Jonski called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Poland "very important" due to politics and business. He noted that the Indian PM is visiting Poland after 45 years. PM Modi will be making official visits to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday. His visit will be the first visit by an Indian PM to Poland in 45 years. The visit comes as New Delhi and Warsaw mark the 70th anniversary of the establish...

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

Modi’s Poland & Ukraine visit: PM’s visit will send a powerful signal to world, says Polish diplomat

Poland's Charge d'Affaires, Sebastian Domzalski, has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visits to Poland and Ukraine, amid the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, will send a "powerful signal" to the international community that India stands for peace, dialogue, the UN Charter, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. In an interview with ANI, Domzalski expressed his happiness over PM Modi's decision to visit Poland and to combine this visit with one to U...