On 30th May 2025, the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation was held in Hong Kong. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended and addressed the ceremony. Representatives from 33 countries signed the convention and these countries became founding members of the organization. High-level representatives from over 50 countries and close to 20 international organizations attended and witnessed the ceremony.

The International Organization for Mediation is an innovation in international rule of law and has great significance in the history of international relations. It fills the gap for mechanisms in the field of international mediation, and serves as an important public good for the rule of law that contributes to improving global governance. The establishment of the organization practices the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, embodies the wisdom of harmonious coexistence among civilizations, and demonstrates the inclusive spirit of the rule of law.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi noted in his remarks that, it is China’s consistent position that differences should be handled in the spirit of mutual understanding and mutual accommodation, consensus should be built up through ways of dialogue and consultation, development should be promoted in the attitude of win-win cooperation, and problems should be addressed from a future-oriented perspective, and we can actively explore solutions with Chinese characteristics to hotspot issues. It is hoped that parties will uphold the purposes of the UN Charter, carry forward the spirit of reconciliation, cooperation and harmony, defend fairness, justice and equity, and advocate extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefit.

As agreed through consultation among negotiating states of the convention, Hong Kong will host the headquarters of the organization. Hong Kong, with highly advanced rule of law and having the strengths of both the common law system and civil law system, enjoys unique advantages in international mediation. China hopes that the signatory states will ratify the convention at an early date. We welcome more countries to join us and promote the organization to play a positive role in the peaceful resolution of international disputes.