Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski and Indian counterpart Jaishankar held a tense meeting in New Delhi, marked by a sharp exchange over regional terrorism and EU sanctions.
Sharp Exchange
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski met with Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi. During the talks, an Indian newspaper reported a “stark confrontation” between the two diplomats.
Jaishankar, referencing Poland’s renewed ties with Pakistan, stated India expects partners not to “fuel” terrorism in the region. He noted Sikorski’s past reporting from Afghanistan and time spent in Pakistan, adding, “You are not unfamiliar with this region and certainly know the phenomenon of cross-border terrorism.”
Sanctions Criticism
Jaishankar also delivered a “strong message” regarding EU sanctions on Indian trade and Russian oil imports, calling them “selective targeting.” Sikorski later described the conversation as “frank,” acknowledging both sides agree on terrorism threats.
Military Concerns
However, Sikorski added, “We have our own concerns. India participated in the Zapad-2025 military exercises, which we consider dangerous.” The Hindu noted this sharp exchange between Delhi and Warsaw was unusual, given improving bilateral relations and nearing a major EU-India trade deal.