The statement followed an international video conference bringing together officials from nearly 50 countries and organizations, including the International Maritime Organization.
The meeting, initiated by France and Britain, focused on the crisis in the strategic waterway and ways to restore freedom of navigation.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said Poland hopes for continued dialogue and an extension of the two-week ceasefire, according to the statement.
Participants agreed that the situation has effectively paralyzed the Strait of Hormuz as a key route for global supplies and strategic resources, with consequences felt worldwide, particularly by poorer countries, the Polish foreign ministry said.
The ministry added that ensuring freedom of navigation without additional restrictions or fees was identified as a priority, especially for shipments of energy resources, food and fertilizers.
The meeting also discussed the potential creation of a multinational maritime mission that, once active hostilities end, could focus on mine clearance and restoring safe passage in the area, the Polish foreign ministry said.
Officials stressed that international engagement in the Middle East should not weaken attention to Russia’s war in Ukraine, warning that regional instability and rising energy prices could benefit Moscow, it added.
Continued pressure on Russia remains necessary to prevent it from exploiting global crises to finance the war, the Polish foreign ministry said.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" to commercial vessels for the duration of a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
France has indicated it is prepared to contribute mine-clearing vessels to a possible mission, though it remains unclear whether the strait has been mined.
Belgium and the Netherlands also have such capabilities, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime corridor through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas typically passes.
The Middle East war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, which retaliated with attacks in the Gulf region and restricted traffic through the strait.
The ceasefire between Washington and Tehran has been in place since April 8 and is due to expire on April 22.
Trump said on Friday he believed Washington would soon reach a deal with Iran to end the war.
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Source: IAR, PAP, Reuters, gov.pl