Major Attack in Saudi Arabia: India Condemns Death of Indian National, Announces Historic Ties with Poland

India has expressed strong outrage and condemnation regarding the recent attacks in Saudi Arabia. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal informed that an Indian national lost their life while several others sustained injuries in these attacks. India strongly condemned the attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. These incidents include the October 21 attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the Saudi Aramco Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province. In these attacks, one Indian national was killed, while two other Indian nationals were injured, while On top of that, another Indian national was injured in the attack on the Shaybah oil field. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh is in continuous contact with Saudi authorities and will extend all possible assistance to the affected individuals and families.

Along with this serious diplomatic matter, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extensively discussed the ongoing strategic partnership and high-level bilateral talks between India and Poland. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is on an official visit to India from October 21 to 23. He's accompanied by a high-level delegation including chief executive officers and industry representatives from approximately 100 leading companies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held comprehensive discussions, reaching a complete consensus on enhancing cooperation in trade, defense, technology, and counter-terrorism. Elevating bilateral ties to new heights, both nations have set a crucial target to double bilateral trade by the year 2030.

In a major diplomatic move, Poland reiterated its strong support for India's candidature for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council. On top of that, Poland also backed India's candidacy for non-permanent membership for the 2028-29 term. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi extended an open invitation to Polish companies to expand their investments and business operations in India. On the other hand, Prime Minister Tusk described Poland as a natural gateway for Indian companies looking to expand into the broader European market, including Central and Eastern Europe. Also, both countries agreed to resume the activities of the bilateral working group to boost trade and cooperation in the agricultural sector.

In the domain of technological and scientific collaboration, India and Poland have decided to work together on futuristic technologies, while randhir Jaiswal stated that India and Poland will conduct joint research in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum technology. Mutual partnerships between the startup ecosystems of both nations will be further strengthened, and cooperation between industries, research organizations, and innovation institutions will be strongly encouraged. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Tusk firmly agreed that digital technology and AI can play a pivotal role in accelerating economic growth, Notably enhancing productivity, and improving the delivery of public governance services.

Substantial consensus was also achieved between the two countries in the fields of space exploration, clean energy, and critical minerals. During the high-level discussions between Prime Minister Modi and Donald Tusk, cooperation in the space sector was highlighted as an essential and strategic component of the partnership. Both nations agreed to foster deeper institutional and industry-level engagement. On top of that, a strong emphasis was laid on expanding bilateral cooperation in clean energy and sustainable technologies to meet environmental conservation and sustainable development goals.

During the deliberations, both leaders fondly recalled historical and cultural bonds. Randhir Jaiswal noted that both leaders described the monuments associated with Jam Sahib of Nawanagar and Kolhapur in Warsaw as living symbols of deep friendship between the two nations. During the Second World War, India provided shelter and refuge to thousands of Polish women and children. A recently issued joint statement described this historic chapter as a vital and enduring link in bilateral relations. Also, both countries expressed appreciation and gratitude for the commendable role played by Polish authorities in assisting over 2000 stranded Indian students during Operation Ganga in Ukraine.

On the critical issue of terrorism, India and Poland presented their shared and unwavering commitment before the global community, while according to the MEA spokesperson, both nations strongly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. The leaders clearly stated that terrorism can't be justified under any circumstances or grounds whatsoever. The meeting also strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which occurred on April 22, 2025. Both leaders issued a fervent appeal for resolute and concrete action against terrorist organizations and individuals designated under the United Nations Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee.