Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, signed the Convention on the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) on behalf of Pakistan in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the creation of IOMed underscores the indispensability and significance of multilateralism as a cornerstone of international peace, stability, and development. He added that as one of the founding members, Pakistan would continue to be an active voice in this noble mission.

Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to promoting peace, security, and development. He stressed the critical importance of upholding multilateralism through adherence to the principles of the UN Charter, full implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, and respect for international law.

The Deputy Prime Minister also drew attention to India’s violations of international law through acts of aggression against Pakistan and its unlawful suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. He highlighted the occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and the Palestinian territories as major obstacles to regional peace and security. He called for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

The idea for the establishment of IOMed was one of the key outcomes of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum held in Beijing in April 2019. China initiated discussions on its creation in 2021 and invited Pakistan to participate in the negotiations as a founding member.

The organization is open to all countries. It is founded on respect for sovereignty, core interests, and the legitimate concerns of all nations. IOMed aims to foster dialogue and trust between parties on the basis of equality and seeks the inclusion of diverse legal systems and mediators.