PM Modi meets noted Polish Indologists, business honchos in Warsaw
22-Aug-2024 11:43 PM 4921
Warsaw/New Delhi, Aug 22 (Reporter) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with a group of prominent Polish Indologists, and met the CEOs of top some Polish business houses in Warsaw. He also paid his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a revered monument in Warsaw’s Piłsudski Square dedicated to the memory of Polish soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country. He met with a group of prominent Polish Indologists. The group included: Prof. Maria Christopher Byrski, a distinguished Polish Sanskrit scholar and Professor Emeritus of the University of Warsaw. Prof. Byrski, has served as the Ambassador of Poland to India from 1993 to 1996 and was conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award by the President of India in March 2022. Prof. Monika Browarczyk, a renowned Polish Hindi scholar and the Head of the Department of Asian Studies at Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU), Poznan. Prof. Browarczyk was awarded the Vishwa Hindi Samman in February 2023 during the 12th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan in Fiji. Prof. Halina Marlewicz, a prominent Polish scholar in Indian philosophy and the Head of Institute of Oriental Studies at Jagiellonian University (JU), Krakow. Prof. Danuta Stasik, a prominent Polish Indologist and former Head of the Department of South Asia Studies at the University of Warsaw. Prof. Przemyslaw Szurek, renowned Polish Indologist and the Head of Indian Studies in University of Wroclaw. Prime Minister appreciated the deep interest of the scholars in Indian subjects. He noted that their work and academic research have played a significant role in strengthening India-Poland cultural ties and promoting mutual understanding. There has been a long interest in Indology in Poland dating back to 19th century, a statement said. PM Modi met with Alina Posluszny, MD TZMO India, a leading Polish manufacturer of diversified hygiene products. Prime Minister highlighted various policies and initiatives such as the 'Make in India' campaign and recent liberalizations in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policies, being taken in India. They also exchanged views on TZMO’s expansion plans, given the thriving market and investment opportunities in India. Posluszny conveyed her gratitude for the support and opportunities offered in India. He also met with Gawel Lopinski, CEO of Billenium Pvt. Ltd., a prominent Polish IT company with a notable presence in Pune. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s growth story propelled by favourable investment climate and ‘Make in India’ program. He enquired about his expansion plans and mentioned the significant opportunities for business collaboration between India-Poland in the field of new and emerging technologies, AI, cybersecurity and digital economy. Prime Minister assured Lopinski of India's commitment to Ease of Doing Business and investment friendly environment. He also met with Michal Spiczko, President of the Kabaddi Federation of Poland, and Anna Kalbarczyk, Board Member, Kabaddi Federation of Poland, today in Warsaw. Prime Minister commended Spiczko and Kalbarczyk for their dedication towards advancing Kabaddi in Poland and popularising the sport in Europe. He highlighted the role of sports in fostering bilateral relations and cultural exchange between India and Poland...////...
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