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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday invited Polish companies to invest in Pakistan’s fast-growing sectors of energy, mining, and information technology, stressing that Islamabad offered vast opportunities for foreign investors under its business-friendly policies.
He made the remarks during a meeting with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Poland Sami Malik, according to a Prime Minister’s Office news release.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Poland H.E. Radoslaw Sikorski calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. pic.twitter.com/v1pkYBKLyz
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) October 23, 2025
The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire to broaden bilateral cooperation with Poland in trade, energy, defence, education, labour, and other areas of mutual interest, recalling that relations between the two countries had remained cordial and friendly for decades.
Lauding Poland’s industrial advancement and sustained economic growth since the 1970s, PM Shehbaz said Pakistan was keen to learn from the Polish experience, particularly in industrial modernization and technology-driven productivity.
The two leaders also discussed regional and international developments, including peace efforts in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Prime Minister Shehbaz underscored Pakistan’s consistent stance in favour of peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, reaffirming the country’s commitment to international law, humanitarian principles, and the UN Charter.
Extending warm greetings to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, PM Shehbaz invited him to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience, expressing hope that the visit would give a fresh impetus to bilateral ties.
During the interaction, Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski conveyed Poland’s strong interest in deepening engagement with Pakistan across multiple domains. He noted that Polish investment in Pakistan’s petrochemical sector had already exceeded US$500 million, and pointed out that Pakistan could also benefit from Polish expertise in water treatment and management.
He appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability, expressing confidence that both countries could build a mutually beneficial partnership through increased cooperation and institutional linkages.
Both sides agreed to enhance contacts at all levels to consolidate their multidimensional ties and strengthen cooperation between governments, business communities, and research institutions.
Earlier in the day, the visiting Polish foreign minister held detailed delegation-level talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Foreign Office. The two sides signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)—one between their foreign ministries to establish regular bilateral consultations, and another between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) to promote collaboration between think tanks.
Minister Sikorski also addressed a session at a local think tank, where he emphasized Poland’s commitment to strengthening economic and strategic cooperation with Pakistan and praised Islamabad’s efforts for maintaining regional stability.
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