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Pakistan–Poland Relations

Diplomatic relations since 17 December 1962; security, migration and trade cooperation expanded in 2026, with trade of US$922 million in 2023. Compiled by the IPDS Centre for European Studies from official sources. Last revised 5 November 2026.

17 Dec 1962
Diplomatic relations established
$922m
Bilateral trade, 2023
9
Rounds of Bilateral Political Consultations
2018
Defence Cooperation Agreement
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Latest development

Where Pakistan–Poland Relations Stand Now

7 Oct 2026

Polish Minister Tomasz Siemoniak and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi agreed in Islamabad to enhance cooperation on security, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism, illegal migration and between law enforcement agencies, and to finalise several MoUs, including on mutual legal assistance. Two days earlier Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Poland for its support on the EU's GSP+ scheme. (Radio Pakistan, 24 News)

Pakistan and Poland established diplomatic relations on 17 December 1962, and Pakistan opened its Embassy in Warsaw in 1969. Relations have grown particularly over the past two decades and now cover political, economic, defence and education ties, on a legal base that includes a defence cooperation agreement (2018) and a visa waiver for diplomatic passports (2023). Poland is an important partner for Pakistan both bilaterally and within the European Union.

Overview

The Relationship by Theme

Diplomatic Engagement

4 Jul 2025: The 9th round of Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Warsaw, led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad Ayub and Secretary of State Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski; the next round is due in Islamabad. (MOFA Pakistan)

19 Apr 2026: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski; both welcomed the positive momentum in relations. (Radio Pakistan)

5 Oct 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received Tomasz Siemoniak and called for a long-term, robust and multifaceted partnership. (24 News)

Security & Migration

7 Oct 2026: Agreement to enhance cooperation on security, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism and illegal migration, and to finalise MoUs including on mutual legal assistance. (Radio Pakistan)

17 to 19 Apr 2018: The Bilateral Defence Cooperation Agreement was signed during a visit to Warsaw by Pakistan's Federal Minister for Defence. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

Trade

2023: Bilateral trade was US$922 million: Pakistan's exports to Poland US$794 million and imports US$128 million, up from US$537 million in 2018 (Polish statistics). (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

Institutional framework

Dialogue Mechanisms

MechanismStatus
Bilateral Political ConsultationsBetween the two foreign ministries; 9th round in Warsaw on 4 July 2025. (MOFA Pakistan)
Legal base

Agreements & Frameworks

YearAgreement
1970Agreement on Air Services. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)
1974Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Income. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)
2004MoU on Consultations between the two foreign ministries. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)
2014MoU on Cooperation in Energy and Mineral Resources. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)
2018MoU between the State Bank of Pakistan and the Polish Financial Supervision Authority; Agreement on Defence Cooperation. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)
2023Agreement on visa abolition for holders of diplomatic passports. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)
Timeline

Chronology

1962 to 2010 · Establishing ties

Relations began in the 1960s with early air and tax agreements.

17 Dec 1962

Diplomatic relations established. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

1969

Pakistan opened its Embassy in Warsaw. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

Dec 1970

Polish President Marian Spychalski visited Pakistan. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

Apr 2007

President Musharraf visited Warsaw. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

2011 to 2024 · Broadening cooperation

Defence, finance and energy were added to the relationship.

Aug 2011

Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski paid an official visit to Pakistan. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

Apr 2018

Defence Cooperation Agreement signed in Warsaw. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

2022

60th anniversary of diplomatic relations. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

5 Jun 2023

8th Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad. (Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw)

2025 to present · Security and economic momentum

Consultations, ministerial calls and a security track in 2026.

4 Jul 2025

9th Bilateral Political Consultations in Warsaw. (MOFA Pakistan)

19 Apr 2026

Deputy Prime Ministers' telephone call. (Radio Pakistan)

5 to 7 Oct 2026

Tomasz Siemoniak's visit to Islamabad. (24 News, Radio Pakistan)

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Pakistan and Poland establish diplomatic relations?

On 17 December 1962. Pakistan opened its Embassy in Warsaw in 1969.

How large is Pakistan-Poland trade?

US$922 million in 2023, with Pakistan exporting US$794 million and importing US$128 million, according to Polish statistics published by Pakistan's Embassy in Warsaw.

Do Pakistan and Poland have a defence agreement?

Yes. A Bilateral Defence Cooperation Agreement was signed in Warsaw in April 2018.

Sources & method

Sources & Methodology

Official records come first: Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its embassy pages, the partner government's own publications, and state news services. News reporting is cited only where no official text is published. Every entry links to its source. No Wikipedia.

How to cite: IPDS Centre for European Studies, “Pakistan–Poland Relations,” Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, last revised 5 November 2026, https://ipd.org.pk/research-publications/pakistan-poland-relations-tracker/

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