India on Monday delivered a pointed diplomatic message to Poland over its expanding engagement with Pakistan, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urging Warsaw to maintain zero tolerance on terrorism and avoid steps that could strengthen militant networks in South Asia.

During delegation-level talks with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in New Delhi, Jaishankar publicly raised concerns about Poland’s recent outreach to Islamabad, including Sikorski’s October visit to Pakistan that resulted in a joint statement referring to Kashmir.

“Poland should display zero tolerance for terrorism and not help fuel the terrorist infrastructure in our neighbourhood,” Jaishankar said in his opening remarks, delivered in the presence of the visiting foreign minister.

He noted Sikorski’s familiarity with South Asia and said cross-border terrorism remained India’s foremost regional security challenge.

While avoiding a direct reference to the Kashmir language, Jaishankar’s remarks came against the backdrop of Poland’s widening political and economic engagement with Pakistan.