ISLAMABAD, October 24, 2025 — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday described the visit of his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski as “significant,” saying that the two countries had agreed to expand cooperation in multiple areas, including trade, energy, defence, and education.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad following delegation-level talks, Dar said Pakistan and Poland enjoyed “a very positive trajectory” in their relations, with bilateral trade exceeding $1 billion. He added that both sides saw “immense untapped potential” for further economic and strategic collaboration.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received the Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Poland H.E. Radosław Sikorski @sikorskiradek at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Dar announced the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the two foreign ministries to facilitate regular bilateral consultations and between Islamabad’s Institute of Strategic Studies and the Polish Institute of International Affairs. He also highlighted historical ties, recalling Polish refugees who found shelter in Karachi and Quetta during World War II and Polish pilots who contributed to the early development of the Pakistan Air Force.
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Curtain Raiser: Visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Republic of Poland Mr.Radoslaw Sikorski to Pakistan https://t.co/gIN0Ea1q6l pic.twitter.com/NTAmp7ltWw
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The Pakistani foreign minister said the two sides also discussed regional and global developments, including the situation in South Asia, Afghanistan, Europe, and the Middle East. He reiterated Pakistan’s concerns about cross-border attacks from militant groups and reaffirmed Islamabad’s stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
Sikorski, in his remarks, confirmed the renewal of the MoU between the foreign ministries and proposed greater collaboration in public finance, fintech, energy, mining, and water management. He also noted the growing Pakistani diaspora in Poland, saying a quarter of the roughly 2,000 residents were students.
The Polish foreign minister emphasised Poland’s commitment to international law, condemning recent violations of its airspace by Russia and reaffirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty. He also reiterated Poland’s long-standing recognition of Palestine and its support for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
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Concluding his remarks, Sikorski said Poland welcomed Pakistan’s regional and global efforts to promote peace and stability.
