"Happy to have met President @AndrzejDuda in Warsaw. We had an excellent discussion on ways to deepen India-Poland ties. India greatly values the warm relations with Poland. We look forward to boosting commercial and cultural linkages between our nations in the times to come," Modi posted on X after the meeting at the Belweder Palace here.

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The PM's office, in a posted on X, stated that the two leaders held "fruitful talks" which focused on deepening the India-Poland partnership across a wide range of sectors. 

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that the two leaders held discussions on various aspects of bilateral relations and "welcomed the upgradation of the India-Poland ties to a Strategic Partnership". President Duda and PM Modi also discussed regional and global issues, including the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.

PM Modi expressed "sincere gratitude" for Poland's "invaluable and timely assistance" in evacuating Indian citizens from Ukraine during 'Operation Ganga', the MEA said.

Modi also invited President Duda to visit India.

"A boost to India-Poland partnership! PM @narendramodi met President @AndrzejDuda of Poland at Belweder Palace in Warsaw today. The leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed ways to take them to newer levels. Discussions also covered regional and global issues," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal earlier posted on X.

PM Modi is the first Indian premier to visit Poland in the past 45 years.

Prior to his meeting with President Duda, Modi was given a ceremonial red carpet welcome at the Chancellery, where he met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk. The two premiers decided to elevate the bilateral relationship into a 'Strategic Partnership'.

PM Modi also paid his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw. 

(With PTI inputs)