Diplomatic ripples spread from New Delhi as Poland’s Deputy PM Radoslaw Sikorski aligned firmly with EAM S. Jaishankar against tariff-based targeting of India. The Monday meeting, part of Sikorski’s three-day India tour, spotlighted concerns over US-style pressures linked to India’s Russia oil trade.
Trump’s return to the White House has amplified Washington’s campaign against New Delhi’s energy choices, wielding tariffs as a weapon. Sikorski, without naming names, called this approach flawed during delegation talks.
En route from Jaipur Literature Festival—where he celebrated its cultural heft—Sikorski opened with consensus on terrorism threats. ‘Poland knows the pain of state terror and incendiary attacks,’ he affirmed, mirroring India’s priorities.
On tariffs, his stance was unequivocal: ‘I share your view on selective targeting through tariffs—we’ve experienced it in Europe. It threatens global trade stability. India, keep engaging Europe; your new embassies show your dedication to the EU.’
Jaishankar replied, ‘Indeed, selectivity extends beyond tariffs—various tactics exist, open for discussion.’ Their rapport underscores strategic convergence.
In Jaipur with his spouse, Sikorski dissected Europe’s geopolitical pivots, Poland’s Ukraine-Russia crisis handling, and adaptation tactics. Moderated by Navtej Sarna at Vedanta’s 2026 festival preview, he unpacked political, historical, and human dimensions of flux.
Fresh from the 11th India-Poland FOC last month—focusing on defense, security, S&T, cyber, and AI—the visit cements gains. Co-chaired by Siby George and Wladyslaw T. Bartoszewski, it accelerates joint initiatives.
This endorsement bolsters India’s position in trade disputes, advocating fair play over coercion. As alliances evolve, India-Poland ties emerge as a counterweight to unilateralism, fostering resilience in a fragmented world economy.