Indian community members in Warsaw are excited about PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Poland.

Speaking to ANI, Saurabh Gilitwala said, “I am from Mumbai, I came to Poland 7 years ago…It has been more than 40 years since an Indian President or PM has visited Poland. We are all excited as this visit will further strengthen India-Poland ties.”

Ajay Sharma, a member of the Indian diaspora, said he is excited welcome Modi to the country.

Ajay Sharma told ANI, “I have been in Poland for almost 6 years. I came here as a student in 2018. Then I established my own company here. And after I completed my studies, now I am working for my own company and growing my own company. We are very excited. Our friends and colleagues in different cities are asking about PM Modi’s schedule and they have even booked their tickets to travel to Warsaw to see PM Modi."

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday described Poland as a 'key economic partner' in Central Europe ahead of his visit to the country.

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

His visit to the European nation coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Poland.

In his departure speech, Modi said: "My visit to Poland comes as we mark 70 years of our diplomatic relations. Poland is a key economic partner in Central Europe. Our mutual commitment to democracy and pluralism further reinforces our relationship. I look forward to meeting my friend Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda to further advance our partnership."

After Poland, Modi will visit conflict-torn Ukraine.