Pakistan and Poland have shown their mutual commitment to deepen their bilateral ties during a two-day official visit by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski from 23-24 October 2025, which marks his second trip (his initial was 2011). According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office statement, Ishaq Dar invited Sikorski on this second trip – Geo News has added his comments here as well.
Historical Foundations and Warm Greetings

Ishaq Dar noted in his welcoming remarks the historic and friendly relationship between Poland and Pakistan since they established diplomatic ties in 1962. He recounted a unique chapter from shared history when Polish refugees found shelter in present-day Pakistani cities such as Karachi and Quetta during World War II and noted how Polish air-force veterans played a significant role in founding Pakistan Air Force.
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Dar expressed his congratulations for Poland’s economic transformation and their rise as a trillion-dollar economy, hoping that high-level visits would become more frequent in future. Geo News
Agenda of Talks: Expanding Partnership

Pakistan and Poland agreed during delegation-level talks between their delegations to expand bilateral cooperation across a spectrum. Discussions included politics, economic, defense and educational cooperation – with particular attention paid to trade and investment opportunities: Pakistan exported around US $794 million while Poland imported approximately US $128.1 million during 2023. As reported by Geo News.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski called his visit both sentimental and official, recalling previous engagements between Pakistan and Poland while emphasizing how both nations could offer each other much. He specifically mentioned fintech, water management, mining and energy as potential areas for collaboration. Dawn.
Memoranda of Understanding: Charting Out Our Future

Pakistan and Poland signed numerous memoranda of understanding (MoUs), including one between Pakistan’s Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) and Poland’s Institute of International Affairs (PISM), intended to expand institutional linkages and ensure regular bilateral consultations. Geo News
These MoUs signal an effort at more sustainable cooperation rather than one-off gestures, with potential areas of collaboration including energy, infrastructure, counterterrorism, science and technology, defence as well as Dawnachtig +1
Regional & Global Context
Beyond bilateral trade and diplomacy, discussions also centered around important regional and global issues. Pakistan briefed Poland about its concerns regarding South Asia security — such as Afghanistan’s situation, cross-border terrorism and Kashmir dispute. At Dawn on May 16, Pakistan briefed their Polish counterpart on their concerns regarding security situation therein and shared its perspective regarding Kashmir dispute with Dawn on May 18.
Sikorski reiterated Poland’s commitment to international law and multilateralism on the European front. He highlighted shared views about sovereignty and territorial integrity – particularly pertinent given Poland’s geopolitical situation as well as Pakistan’s own challenges – before noting his country’s desire for a “stable and prosperous South Asia”. [Geo News + 1]. Significance and Outlook.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office is calling the visit an important milestone in Pakistan-Poland relations, according to Geo News.
Pakistan recognizes Poland as an essential partner within the European Union framework and beyond, offering new trade, energy and connectivity opportunities in Pakistani market and geopolitics environment for both nations.

Success of this visit depends upon how quickly agreed-upon MoUs and projects can be translated into action. Key indicators may include:

Economic activity between countries continues to expand with trade and investment flows continuing their upward trajectory.

Implementation of joint projects across energy, mining and technology domains

Regular visits by senior officials and exchanges among parliaments.

Enhance people-to-people ties, including educational exchanges (noting Poland’s interest in Pakistani students). Dawn on Day +1
Summary Radoslaw Sikorski’s two-day official visit to Pakistan marks an intentional step in elevating an historically cordial relationship into a multidimensional strategic partnership. Formal agreements were signed and an ambitious agenda laid out – setting the groundwork for deeper cooperation on trade, security, education and more. But the true test will lie in turning diplomatic goodwill into tangible outcomes.