Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Bengaluru on Thursday night, October 22, 2026, as part of his official visit to India. Tusk and his delegation arrived at Kempegowda International Airport with hopes of participating in a number of official events and business activities in the city.
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda welcomed the Polish Prime Minister and his delegation at the airport. Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh and other senior government officials were also present during the reception.
The trip will strengthen the economic and diplomatic ties between India and Poland and will be particularly focused on business cooperation, information technology, aerospace and other advanced technology sectors.
Donald Tusk arrives at Kempegowda International Airport
Donald Tusk’s trip to Bengaluru is part of his three-day official visit to India from October 21 to 23. The Polish Prime Minister arrived in Bengaluru after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for high-level talks.
At Kempegowda International Airport, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda received Tusk and the delegation. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh and other senior officials were there for the reception.
The presence of senior state government representatives underlined the importance of the visit to Karnataka since Bengaluru is a central player in technology and business in India.
Tusk’s delegation consists of senior Polish government representatives and business leaders. The visit is aimed at forging closer relationships between the two countries in the economic and strategic spheres.
Bengaluru visit Focuses on Business and Technology
Bengaluru is a major place on the Polish Prime Minister's India itinerary because it is a major centre for information technology, innovation, aerospace and research.
According to the programme, Tusk will take part in an India-Poland business forum on October 23. The event should bring together representatives from both nations to explore business opportunities and build commercial partnerships in the IT and aerospace industry.
Polish companies can now engage with Indian companies, technology companies and industrial organisations to develop partnerships and share knowledge and information, using such collaborations to develop a new technology landscape.
Bengaluru’s technology ecosystem is well-established, so digital services, advanced manufacturing, aerospace and innovation-oriented industries will be the focus of conversation.
The business meetings are part of larger efforts by India and Poland to enhance their economic relationship and convert diplomatic relations into commercial effects.
India-Poland relations are at a new stage
India and Poland have since promoted their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Poland in August 2024. The two countries are now working together in the areas of trade, investment, defence, technology, renewable energy, education and cultural exchange.
Tusk and Modi discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments during his New Delhi meetings. The official visit is to build on the existing partnership and suggest new areas for cooperation.
A large business delegation accompanying Tusk highlights the economic aspect of the visit. Government officials and industry representatives will be involved in discussions to increase the chances of business-related engagement between them as well as between them in the future.
Areas such as defence industry cooperation, advanced technology, space, mining and shipbuilding have featured among the broader priorities for India-Poland engagement.
For Karnataka, the visit is an opportunity to highlight the state’s capabilities for technology, aerospace, research and industrial development to Polish businesses looking for international partners.
Senior Karnataka Officials Attend Airport Reception
The airport reception brought together senior representatives from the Karnataka government and police administration.
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda welcomed the Polish Prime Minister and his delegation. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh were among the officials present.
K. G. Jagadeesh, Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, also attended the reception, according to the information released about the arrival.
The participation of senior officials reflects the administrative coordination involved in receiving a visiting head of government and facilitating official engagements in Bengaluru.
Tusk’s visit will include meetings with Karnataka’s leadership and business stakeholders during his stay in the city.
What is ahead during the visit?
The programme in Bengaluru is primarily about meetings and business engagement. The Polish Prime Minister has scheduled a meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah D. K. Shivakumar (see the official programme) and a business seminar with representatives of the ICT and aerospace industries. He will also meet Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav (see the itinerary).
These engagements will allow us to discuss the economic partnership and investment, as well as the partnerships between Karnataka and Poland.
So the visit is also in line with wider efforts to improve India-European Union relations. More cooperation between India and Poland is also likely to bring India closer to European partners for commercial and strategic cooperation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Bengaluru on October 22, 2026, accompanied by a delegation for official meetings and business activities. Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda welcomed the delegation at Kempegowda International Airport, with Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh and other senior officials in attendance.
With business meetings and technology-sector meetings scheduled for October 23, Bengaluru is at the heart of an important phase in India-Poland cooperation. Such talks could help with technology, aerospace, trade, and investment opportunities to contribute to the overall Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
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