ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will embark on a two-day visit to Hong Kong, the Special Administrative Region of China, starting Wednesday to participate in the signing ceremony for the Convention establishing the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed).
During the visit, Ishaq Dar will sign the IOMed Convention and deliver a keynote address at the ceremony on May 30. Alongside the event, he will hold several bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the meeting, the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press release.
Pakistan is one of the founding members of the IOMed and has expressed strong support for the organisation’s aims and objectives. The country recognises IOMed’s potential role in mediation as well as the peaceful and pacific settlement of international disputes.
The Foreign Office statement emphasised Pakistan’s belief that peace, security, and global prosperity depend on strict adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter, faithful implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, and respect for international law.
It added that mediation, diplomacy, dialogue, and international cooperation are crucial cornerstones of this comprehensive approach to conflict resolution and global stability.
This visit highlights Pakistan’s commitment to multilateral efforts aimed at promoting peaceful dispute resolution and enhancing international cooperation.
