Pakistan Signs Convention to Support Global Peace Mediation
In a significant move for international diplomacy, Pakistan has officially become a founding member of the China-led International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), a newly established global mediation body headquartered in Hong Kong. The signing ceremony, held in the Special Administrative Region of China, included several key nations and aimed to elevate Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for international dispute resolution—on par with the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar signed the Convention on behalf of Pakistan. During his address at the ceremony, he lauded China’s leadership and its commitment to advancing global peace through multilateral platforms. He noted that the formation of IOMed marks a vital step toward strengthening multilateralism and ensuring peaceful resolution of conflicts across borders.
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Dar reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to global cooperation, underlining adherence to the UN Charter, full implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, and the rule of international law as essential components of international peace and security. He also took the opportunity to call out continued violations of international norms, including India's actions concerning the Indus Waters Treaty and the occupation of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the need for peaceful resolution of the Kashmir conflict in accordance with UN resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. Additionally, he highlighted the humanitarian crisis in the occupied Palestinian territories, calling it a serious challenge to global peace efforts.
Alongside Pakistan, countries like Indonesia, Serbia, Laos, and Cambodia also participated in the ceremony, with representatives from over 20 international organisations, including the United Nations, expected to lend support. Pakistan views its role in IOMed as a meaningful opportunity to promote global dialogue, justice, and peaceful coexistence through inclusive mediation.