Pakistan signs convention establishing Intl Organization for Mediation

HONG KONG: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday attended the signing ceremony of the Convention establishing International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China.

During the ceremony, the DPM/FM signed the Convention on behalf of Pakistan and deeply appreciated Chinese vision of proposing and establishing IOMed, a DPM’s Office news release said.

The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment towards peaceful resolution of disputes, while highlighting ramifications of blatant disregard of international law by India, its aggression against Pakistan, its unlawful holding in abeyance of Indus Waters Treaty and the unresolved Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

Speaking at the high-profile gathering, Senator Dar described the establishment of IOMed as “the birth of an important global institution dedicated to mediation and peaceful dispute resolution,” and commended the selection of Hong Kong as the organization’s headquarters. Calling the city a “super connector,” he noted its symbolic value in bridging East and West.

The Foreign Minister also used the platform to draw attention to pressing global conflicts, citing unresolved issues such as Jammu and Kashmir and the occupied Palestinian territories, and warned against the rise of unilateralism and populism.

He condemned India’s recent military aggression and disregard for international treaties like the Indus Waters Treaty, describing such actions as a threat to regional and global peace.

Emphasizing the significance of President Xi Jinping’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), Senator Dar said the vision aligns with Pakistan’s commitment to a UN-centric global peace architecture based on dialogue, justice, and win-win cooperation.

“Through our presence in IOMed, Pakistan brings not only its rich diplomatic experience but also an unwavering commitment to peace, equity, and justice,” Dar concluded, urging member states to empower the organization to reach its full potential.