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Pakistan and Poland Sign MoUs to Formalize Dialogue, Expand Ties

The agreements establish regular consultations, signaling a shift from cordial ties to practical cooperation.

Overview

  • Foreign ministers signed two MoUs, one creating regular bilateral consultations and another linking Islamabad’s ISSI with the Polish Institute of International Affairs.
  • Both sides pledged to deepen cooperation across trade, energy, defence, education, technology and fintech, with plans to broaden collaboration into infrastructure and science.
  • Leaders agreed to step up counter‑terrorism coordination, with Pakistan flagging threats from militant groups operating from Afghan territory.
  • Bilateral trade was reported at $922 million in 2023, and Pakistan asked for Polish support in the European Union’s next GSP Plus review due in 2027.
  • Pakistan said a leading Polish energy company has invested nearly half a billion dollars in the country, as Poland highlighted opportunities in oil and gas, mining, water management and public finance.