Polish ambassador lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic position in Iran-US war

Poland’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Maciej Pisarski, on Thursday emphasized the importance of diplomacy, dialogue and regional cooperation while praising Pakistan’s role in promoting peace and mediation amid ongoing international tensions.

The 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.

While speaking at the forum, Ambassador Pisarski described the relations between Pakistan and Poland were “warm, friendly and steadily expanding” across multiple sectors.

The envoy particularly highlighted Pakistan’s role in mediation efforts related to tensions between the United States and Iran, saying 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.

The ambassador said Poland strongly supported negotiations and diplomacy as the preferred means for resolving disputes and reducing tensions. He added that Warsaw hoped ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region would succeed because peace and stability were essential not only for the Middle East but also for the wider international community.

Referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ambassador Pisarski said the war should be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the internationally recognized principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“These are not only European values, but universal human values,” he said.

The Ambassador Pisarski said recent high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Poland had opened a “new chapter” in political consultations and cooperation between the two countries. The ambassador also referred to recent meetings in Warsaw involving Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where discussions focused on cooperation in counter-narcotics, 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 also encouraged Pakistani businesses to explore opportunities in European markets under the European Union’s GSP Plus trade 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 remarked. Commenting on South Asian regional affairs, Ambassador Pisarski said Pakistan and India could gain greater benefits through cooperation, dialogue and economic connectivity.

Drawing parallels with Europe’s own experience, he observed that no country could fully prosper by isolating itself from its region. He acknowledged that Pakistan and India faced longstanding disputes and unresolved issues but 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. The envoy also addressed concerns regarding irregular migration through Belarus into Europe, saying Poland had initiated open discussions with Pakistan on the issue during recent diplomatic engagements.

Earlier, NPC President Razaq Sial also welcomed the ambassador and highlighted the importance of ties between diplomats and the media community. The event concluded with presentation of shields and souvenirs to the guests.

Reporter: Anwar Abbas