Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid a wreath and paid tribute at the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino in Warsaw.

He became the first Indian PM to visit Poland in 40 years.

This Monument commemorates the sacrifice and valour of soldiers from Poland, India and other countries who fought alongside each other in the famous Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy during the second World War.

"Prime Minister’s visit to the Monument underscores the shared history and deep-rooted ties between India and Poland that continue to inspire many," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Modi will visit Ukraine after Poland.