Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly advocated for international diplomacy and mediation, while addressing the foundation ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation and Diplomacy (IOMED) in Hong Kong.

“Pakistan is proud to be among the founding members of IOMED,” he stated, adding that choosing Hong Kong as the headquarters is a “welcome step” towards promoting multilateralism and peaceful conflict resolution. Dar also stressed the role of mediation in resolving conflicts and ensuring world peace.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today attended the signing ceremony of the Convention establishing International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China.

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He also called the international organization a symbol of a new era of diplomacy and mediation.

In his speech, Dar emphasized the importance of the UN Charter and international law in maintaining global peace, while expressing concern over growing unilateralism and militarism in the region. "We believe that the principles of the United Nations Charter will be strictly adhered to and Security Council resolutions implemented sincerely. Peace, security, and global prosperity can be promoted in accordance with international law," he emphasised.

Dar also condemned India’s recent unprovoked military aggression, labeling it a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional and global peace.

“The unresolved dispute over Jammu and Kashmir and the foreign occupation of Palestine continue to be major obstacles to peace and stability,” Dar said. He added that violations of international treaties, including the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, reflect a dangerous pattern of unilateral actions by India.

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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 Signs the Convention on Establishment of International Organization for Mediation in Hong Kong today.

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Dar further stated, “The international community has never accepted the use of force as normal behaviour. It is our collective responsibility to uphold international agreements and foster diplomatic solutions.” He added that right now, the unilateral forces of populism, ultra-nationalism are fully active.

"Instead of dialogue and mediation, conflicts and divisive rhetoric dominate the headlines," he stated.

Dar, Chinese FM meeting

On the sidelines of the IOMED ceremony, Dar held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, where both sides reviewed the full spectrum of Pak-China relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade, security, and regional peace.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, met with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China, today.

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Dar congratulated Yi on the successful launch of IOMED and appreciated the Chinese leadership for transforming a shared vision of global mediation into reality.

Both leaders reaffirmed the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China, as well as their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. They agreed to further strengthen collaboration on all issues of mutual interest, including the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Both sides also reiterated their strong commitment to taking joint measures for promoting regional peace and stability.