Modi Becomes 1st Indian PM to Visit Poland in 45 Years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Poland on Wednesday to be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 45 years.

The visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Poland.

The last Indian Prime Minister who paid a visit to Poland was Morarji Desai in 1979.

Modi said in a statement: "Leaving for Warsaw. This visit to Poland comes at a special time- when we are marking 70 years of diplomatic ties between our nations. India cherishes the deep-rooted friendship with Poland. This is further cemented by a commitment to democracy and pluralism."

Leaving for Warsaw. This visit to Poland comes at a special time- when we are marking 70 years of diplomatic ties between our nations. India cherishes the deep rooted friendship with Poland. This is further cemented by a commitment to democracy and pluralism.

"I will hold talks with President @AndrzejDuda and PM @donaldtusk. I will also be addressing the Indian community at a programme in Warsaw this evening," he continued.

The Prime Minister's will have a two-day visit from August 21-22 will focus on deepening the mutual ties between both countries.