Bridging India and Europe Shreekant Patil's MSME Trade Mission to Poland with PICC

WARSAW, Poland - Aug. 15, 2026 - PRLog -- Under a special initiative led by Krystyna Wróblewska, President of the Poland-India Chamber of Cooperation (PICC), and Vincent Peter, Vice President, a delegation of industrialists from India successfully completed a ten-day visit to Poland. Mr. Vincent Peter had invited leading Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to join this delegation during his visit to India earlier in June this year.

The delegation was led by CEng. Shreekant Patil, Hon. Strategic Advisor of the Poland-India Chamber of Cooperation and Committee Chairman of NIMA and the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce. Under the joint aegis of IBSEA, AIMA, NIMA, and the Maharashtra Chamber, five leading industrialists from across India took part in the delegation, with the initiative's core objective being to boost exports from India and strengthen the country's position as a global manufacturing and trade hub, in line with the national vision of a "Viksit Bharat."

CEng. Shreekant Patil is widely recognized for his contributions to strengthening India's presence on the global economic and diplomatic stage. Beyond his role as Hon. Strategic Advisor of the Poland-India Chamber of Cooperation, he has been actively engaged in international trade facilitation and policy dialogue, working with institutions and forums connected to the European Union, United Nations and UNESCO. He is former Sr. Consultant at NPC India, Under Ministry of Commerce, and works as Startup India Mentor, Master Trainer at Skill India (NSDC), Govt of India, Certified Chartered Engineer at DGFT & various export councils in India, Consultant at International Trade Council. As an IPL (International Policy & Liaison) Expert and a Signatory at the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), he has championed the cause of Indian MSMEs and women entrepreneurs on international platforms, helping them access global markets, forge cross-border partnerships, and gain visibility within multilateral trade and development ecosystems. His continued efforts reflect a broader commitment to inclusive, globally connected economic growth for Indian enterprises.

During the visit, the delegation met Hon. Ms. Neeta Bhushan, Ambassador of India, at the Indian Embassy in Warsaw, where discussions focused on cooperation in technology, automation, defence, and other strategic sectors, along with fostering innovation and long-term business partnerships. In Wrocław, the delegation met Deputy Mayor Mateusz Żak and Ewa Gołąb-Nowakowska, Director of the Foreign Relations and International Cooperation Office, proposing a Sister City relationship between an Indian city and Wrocław that received a positive response. A separate meeting with Deputy Mayor Jakub Mazur addressed simplifying the Polish visa process for Indian entrepreneurs.