Islamabad, May 21, 2026: Poland’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Maciej Pisarski on Thursday underscored the importance of diplomacy, dialogue, and regional cooperation while praising Pakistan for its constructive role in promoting peace and mediation amid ongoing international tensions.
The Polish ambassador was addressing a “Meet the Press” session at the National Press Club Islamabad, where he discussed bilateral relations, regional stability, economic cooperation, and global security challenges. The event was attended by journalists, diplomats, and members of the press club administration.
Upon his arrival, Ambassador Pisarski was welcomed by office-bearers of the National Press Club. NPC Secretary Rao Furqan said diplomacy and media played a vital role in promoting international harmony and strengthening mutual understanding between nations. He appreciated the Polish Embassy’s engagement with Pakistani journalists and its efforts to encourage media interaction.
NPC President Razaq Sial also welcomed the envoy and stressed the importance of ties between diplomats and the media community, saying such interactions helped foster constructive dialogue and people-to-people connections.
Addressing the forum, Ambassador Pisarski described the “Meet the Press” session as an important platform for the exchange of ideas and noted that it was his second visit to the press club. He said relations between Pakistan and Poland were “warm, friendly and steadily expanding” across multiple sectors.
The ambassador particularly highlighted Pakistan’s role in mediation efforts linked to tensions between the United States and Iran, observing that Islamabad occupied a unique diplomatic position because of its ability to maintain communication with all sides.
“Only a few countries maintain relations with both parties involved in the conflict. This reflects the trust both sides place in Pakistan despite existing concerns,” he remarked.
Ambassador Pisarski said Poland strongly supported negotiations and diplomacy as the preferred path for resolving disputes and reducing tensions, adding that peace and stability were essential not only for the Middle East but also for the wider international community.
Referring to the Russia-Ukraine War, the envoy said the conflict should be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions and internationally recognized principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“These are not only European values, but universal human values,” he said, reiterating Poland’s support for peaceful conflict resolution through negotiations and diplomacy.
Discussing bilateral relations, Ambassador Pisarski said recent high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Poland had opened a “new chapter” in political consultations and cooperation. He referred to the recent visit of Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski to Pakistan, during which he met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.
According to the ambassador, the meetings created fresh opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation in political, economic, and strategic sectors, while follow-up discussions between the foreign ministers of both countries continued through telephone contacts.
The envoy also mentioned recent meetings in Warsaw involving Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where discussions focused on counter-narcotics cooperation, law enforcement, and tackling illegal migration.
Speaking about economic relations, Ambassador Pisarski said bilateral trade between Pakistan and Poland had reached approximately $1.3 billion and was moving on a positive trajectory. He identified technology, management, information technology, and investment as sectors with significant potential for future collaboration.
He noted that several investment-related initiatives were under discussion and that a number of Polish companies were already operating successfully in Pakistan. He also encouraged Pakistani businesses to explore opportunities in European markets under the European Union’s GSP Plus framework.
“The purpose of GSP Plus is not to secure advantages for Europe alone, but to improve opportunities for the people and support economic growth,” he said.
Ambassador Pisarski further said both countries were working to expand public, cultural, and think tank exchanges to deepen understanding between their societies.
On defence cooperation, the envoy described bilateral defence ties as important and said efforts were underway to restore momentum in cooperation that had slowed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Highlighting Pakistan’s tourism potential, he said the country remained an attractive destination for Polish mountaineers and adventure tourists because of its mountain ranges and trekking opportunities.
The ambassador recalled that renowned Polish mountaineer Wanda Rutkiewicz became the first woman to summit K2 in 1986, describing it as a historic achievement reflecting the longstanding connection between Polish climbers and Pakistan’s northern regions.
Commenting on South Asian affairs, Ambassador Pisarski said Pakistan and India could benefit significantly through cooperation, dialogue, and economic connectivity.
Drawing parallels with Europe’s experience, he observed that no country could fully prosper in isolation from its region. While acknowledging longstanding disputes between Pakistan and India, he stressed that negotiations and diplomacy remained the best path forward.
“We would like to see improved relations between Pakistan and India because cooperation and dialogue can bring greater benefits to the entire region,” he said.
Concluding his remarks, Ambassador Pisarski reiterated Poland’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan in diplomacy, trade, defence, culture, and regional peace efforts, emphasizing that continued dialogue remained essential for resolving international disputes and promoting global stability.
