Pakistan joins International Organization for Mediation as founding member
Islamabad, Hilal Ahmad, May 29, AZERTAC
Pakistan has officially joined the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) as a founding member. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China, on Wednesday to attend the signing ceremony of the IOMed Convention and engage in other bilateral meetings.
The IOMed is an international institution dedicated to the peaceful resolution of disputes through mediation, in accordance with the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. It is recognized as a high-level international organization, with a status comparable to that of the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
In 2022, China - together with Indonesia, Pakistan, Laos, Cambodia, Serbia, Belarus, Sudan, Algeria, and Djibouti - signed the Joint Statement on the Future Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation. The initiative aims to promote the use of mediation as a means to resolve international conflicts in a friendly and amicable manner.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will formally sign the IOMed Convention and address the ceremony on May 30. He is also expected to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event. Following the signing ceremony, the International Organization for Mediation will be officially established, with its headquarters based in Hong Kong.
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the country believes that global peace, security, and prosperity can be advanced through unwavering commitment to the UN Charter, full implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, and adherence to international law. Mediation, diplomacy, dialogue, and international cooperation form key pillars of this approach.
Pakistan, as a founding member of the IOMed, remains a strong supporter of its objectives and recognizes the organization’s significant potential for the peaceful resolution of international disputes. Senior representatives from nearly 60 countries and around 20 international organizations are expected to attend the signing ceremony in Hong Kong.
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