India’s Strategic Role in Global Trade and Indo‑Pacific Ties Emphasized by Poland

Bartoszewski reiterated Poland’s full support for preserving freedom of navigation on the world’s seas. He referenced the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as the cornerstone for ensuring unhindered passage of merchant vessels.

The deputy minister voiced concern over possible closures of the Strait of Hormuz and the potential imposition of fees that could ripple through the vital Malacca Strait, a conduit for roughly half of global trade. He stressed that cooperation with India is essential to safeguard uninterrupted maritime commerce, which underpins both nations’ economic security.