（下边有中文翻译请继续看到底。 谢谢。）
China’s IOMed Peaceful Solutions or Strategic Power Play 中国的和平解决方案或战略实力游戏
In a world marked by intensifying geopolitical rivalries, protracted conflicts, and the growing inefficacy of traditional international institutions, the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) emerges as a significant and timely initiative. Spearheaded by China and supported by 33 founding members including Pakistan, the IOMed offers a fresh and much-needed platform for peaceful and consensual dispute resolution. It represents a renewed commitment to multilateralism, dialogue, and the peaceful settlement of disputes in an increasingly fragmented global order.
The signing ceremony for the Convention on the Establishment of IOMed, held in Hong Kong—a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China—was a momentous occasion. It drew over 400 high-level representatives from 85 countries and 20 international organizations, underlining the deep global interest in alternative mechanisms of conflict resolution. Pakistan was among the first to sign the convention, reaffirming its dedication to international cooperation and diplomacy.
The Geopolitical Context: A Crisis of Confidence in the Existing System
The backdrop to IOMed’s creation is the growing disillusionment with the existing global order. Institutions such as the United Nations and the International Court of Justice were once pillars of the international rules-based system. However, their persistent failures to enforce resolutions—especially concerning long-standing conflicts like Palestine and Kashmir—have caused widespread frustration.
Despite numerous UN Security Council resolutions calling for a just solution in both Palestine and Jammu & Kashmir, implementation remains elusive. The situation in Gaza, where Israeli actions have blatantly disregarded UN charters, international law, and humanitarian norms, exemplifies the structural paralysis of the existing institutions. Similarly, India’s unilateral actions in Kashmir, including its abrogation of Article 370 and violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, have gone unchecked, eroding global confidence in the ability of the UN and related bodies to act decisively.
This systemic failure has left a vacuum, prompting a demand for new and more effective mechanisms to address international disputes. In this context, the Chinese initiative to establish IOMed shines as a pragmatic, inclusive, and constructive alternative.
What is IOMed?
The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) is the world’s first intergovernmental legal organization dedicated solely to resolving international disputes through mediation. Unlike traditional forums that rely heavily on litigation or arbitration—often adversarial and costly—mediation offers a more collaborative, cost-effective, and timely approach. It is based on consensus and mutual respect, making it particularly attractive for developing countries that often find themselves marginalized in international legal battles due to resource constraints.
Hong Kong, with its unique “one country, two systems” model, common and continental legal heritage, and vibrant international connectivity, provides an ideal base for IOMed’s headquarters. As John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, noted during the ceremony, the city is well-positioned to become a global hub for mediation.
China’s Leadership: Shaping a New Global Order
China’s proactive role in establishing IOMed is emblematic of its broader vision for a multipolar, cooperative global order. The initiative aligns with President Xi Jinping’s advocacy for a “shared future for mankind,” where peace, cooperation, and mutual respect supersede coercion and conflict.
This vision is also reflected in China’s other major global initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI), and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). Together, these form the cornerstone of China’s efforts to rebalance global power structures and promote inclusive development.
By founding IOMed, China seeks not to undermine existing institutions but to complement and strengthen global efforts towards peaceful conflict resolution. It reflects China’s rising stature as a responsible global power, one that is not only economically influential but also morally invested in shaping a fairer international order.
The Global South and IOMed: A Much-Needed Voice
Developing countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America have long suffered from inequities in the international legal system. For many of these nations, legal battles at forums like the International Court of Justice are financially burdensome and politically unbalanced. Mediation offers an alternative route—one that is less intimidating and more aligned with traditional diplomatic practices.
At the IOMed signing ceremony, Abu Bakarr Karim, Ambassador of Sierra Leone to China, rightly pointed out that Global South countries are particularly challenged in resolving disputes fairly. The IOMed presents them with a neutral platform to voice their concerns, seek redress, and settle conflicts through dialogue.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, echoed these sentiments. He emphasized that Pakistan, as a founding member, views the IOMed as a significant step toward global peace and development. He also commended China’s foresight and leadership in establishing the organization, describing it as a valuable contribution to global multilateralism.
Pakistan and IOMed: A Natural Partnership
Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful dispute resolution and international cooperation is deeply rooted in its foreign policy. As a country that has repeatedly called for the implementation of UN resolutions on Kashmir and has sought mediation in its disputes with India, Pakistan’s participation in IOMed is both logical and strategic.
By joining the IOMed, Pakistan reaffirms its support for resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than confrontation. It also positions itself at the forefront of a transformative international effort that could reshape how the world approaches diplomacy and dispute resolution.
Moreover, Pakistan’s role in IOMed could help spotlight unresolved issues such as the Kashmir dispute and the situation in Gaza. Senator Dar used the platform to highlight these crises and reiterated the need for adherence to international law and the UN Charter. He stressed that global peace is impossible without justice and that the aspirations of oppressed peoples must be respected.
A Framework for the Future
Mediation is not new to diplomacy. It has been practiced for centuries, but it has lacked a comprehensive institutional framework—until now. The IOMed Convention provides that framework, formalizing mediation as a legitimate and effective method of resolving disputes. As Danilo Turk, former President of Slovenia, noted, this convention marks a critical step forward in organizing and institutionalizing diplomatic conciliation.
Anna Joubin-Bret, Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, pointed out that mediation is “friendlier” and “win-win.” It is less adversarial, more flexible, and crucially, more in line with the cooperative spirit needed in today’s complex world. She added that Hong Kong, with its legal and geographical advantages, is well-suited to serve as the headquarters of IOMed.
Toward a Just and Inclusive World Order
The establishment of IOMed is not just about mediation; it is about envisioning a world where dialogue takes precedence over domination, where multilateralism triumphs over unilateralism, and where every country—regardless of size or power—has a voice.
The success of IOMed will depend on continued support from the international community, the integrity of its processes, and its ability to act impartially. As more countries join and the organization’s framework evolves, it could become a cornerstone of a new international order—one that is more equitable, just, and peaceful.
China’s role in this transformation cannot be overstated. Through initiatives like IOMed, it is charting a course that challenges the outdated logic of zero-sum geopolitics. Instead, it promotes a vision of shared prosperity, mutual respect, and cooperative development.
A Ray of Hope and Expectations
In a world desperately seeking new paths to peace, the International Organization for Mediation offers a ray of hope. It signals the beginning of a new era where disputes can be resolved not through force, coercion, or intimidation—but through understanding, dialogue, and respect for sovereignty and international law.
As a founding member, Pakistan stands ready to support the mission of IOMed, leveraging its platform to promote regional peace, highlight unresolved conflicts, and advocate for justice and human dignity.
The IOMed initiative is more than just a new organization—it is a movement toward a better, fairer world. And in this journey, China and Pakistan walk side by side, contributing to a future where peace is not an abstract ideal but a practical and achievable goal.
在一个地缘政治对抗加剧、冲突旷日持久、传统国际机构日益失效的世界上，建立国际调解组织（调解组织）是一项重要和及时的倡议。该机制由中国牵头，得到巴基斯坦等33个创始成员国的支持，为和平协商解决争端提供了一个新的平台。它代表了在日益分散的全球秩序中对多边主义、对话和和平解决争端的新承诺。
《建立国际医疗卫生组织公约》在中华人民共和国特别行政区香港举行的签字仪式意义重大。它吸引了来自85个国家和20个国际组织的400多名高级别代表，突出了全球对解决冲突的其他机制的浓厚兴趣。巴基斯坦是最早签署该公约的国家之一，重申致力于国际合作和外交。
地缘政治背景：对现有体系的信任危机
IOMed成立的背景是，人们对现有全球秩序的幻想日益破灭。联合国和国际法院等机构曾是以规则为基础的国际体系的支柱。然而，它们一直未能执行决议，特别是关于巴勒斯坦和克什米尔等长期冲突的决议，造成了广泛的挫折。
尽管联合国安理会通过了许多决议，呼吁在巴勒斯坦和查谟和克什米尔问题上寻求公正的解决方案，但实施仍然难以实现。以色列在加沙的行动公然无视联合国宪章、国际法和人道主义准则，这是现有机构结构性瘫痪的例证。同样，印度在克什米尔的单边行动，包括废除《联合国宪章》第370条和违反《印度河水域条约》（Indus Waters Treaty），都没有得到遏制，削弱了全球对联合国及相关机构果断行动能力的信心。
这种系统性的失败留下了真空，促使人们需要新的、更有效的机制来解决国际争端。在此背景下，中国倡议建立imed是一个务实、包容和建设性的选择。
什么是IOMed？
国际调解组织是世界上第一个专门致力于通过调解解决国际争端的政府间法律组织。与严重依赖诉讼或仲裁的传统论坛不同，调解提供了一种更具协作性、更具成本效益和更及时的方法。它建立在协商一致和相互尊重的基础上，对经常因资源限制而在国际法律斗争中处于边缘地位的发展中国家特别有吸引力。
香港以其独特的“一国两制”模式，共同和大陆的法律遗产，以及活跃的国际联系，为IOMed总部提供了理想的基地。
《中国领导：塑造全球新秩序
中国在建立国际经合组织方面的积极作用，象征着中国对多极、合作的全球秩序的更广阔愿景。
这一愿景也反映在中国的其他重大全球倡议中，包括“一带一路”倡议（BRI）、全球发展倡议（GDI）、全球安全倡议（GSI）和全球文明倡议（GCI）。这些共同构成了中国推动全球权力结构再平衡、促进包容性发展的基石。
通过建立国际军事发展组织，中国寻求的不是破坏现有机构，而是补充和加强和平解决冲突的全球努力。这反映出中国作为一个负责任的全球大国的地位正在上升，中国不仅在经济上有影响力，而且在道德上也致力于塑造一个更公平的国际秩序。
全球南方与国际教育：一个急需的声音
长期以来，亚洲、非洲和拉丁美洲的发展中国家一直饱受国际法律体系不公平之苦。对这些国家中的许多人来说，在国际法院（International Court of Justice）这样的论坛上进行法律斗争，在财政上负担沉重，在政治上也不平衡。调解提供了另一种途径——一种不那么令人生畏、更符合传统外交惯例的途径。
在签署仪式上，塞拉利昂驻华大使卡里姆正确地指出，南半球国家在公平解决争端方面面临的挑战尤其大。IOMed为他们提供了一个中立的平台，以表达他们的关切，寻求补救，并通过对话解决冲突。
巴基斯坦副总理兼外交部长参议员穆罕默德·伊沙克·达尔也表达了同样的观点。他强调，巴基斯坦作为创始成员国，认为国际医学组织是迈向全球和平与发展的重要一步。他还赞扬中国在建立该组织方面的远见卓识和领导能力，称其为对全球多边主义的宝贵贡献。
巴基斯坦与国际教育组织：天然的伙伴关系
巴基斯坦对和平解决争端和国际合作的承诺深深植根于其外交政策。作为一个一再呼吁执行联合国关于克什米尔的决议，并寻求调解其与印度争端的国家，巴基斯坦参加国际军事发展组织既是合乎逻辑的，也是具有战略意义的。
巴基斯坦加入国际和平组织，重申支持通过对话而不是对抗解决冲突。它还将自己置于一场变革性国际努力的最前沿，这场努力可能重塑世界处理外交和争端解决的方式。
此外，巴基斯坦在国际军事合作组织中的作用可能有助于关注克什米尔争端和加沙局势等尚未解决的问题。达尔参议员利用这个平台强调了这些危机，并重申了遵守国际法和《联合国宪章》的必要性。他强调，没有正义就不可能实现世界和平，被压迫人民的愿望必须得到尊重。
未来的框架
调解对外交来说并不新鲜。它已经实行了几个世纪，但一直缺乏一个全面的制度框架——直到现在。《国际调解组织公约》提供了这一框架，使调解正式成为解决争端的合法和有效方法。正如斯洛文尼亚前总统达尼洛·图尔克所指出的那样，这项公约标志着在组织外交和解并使之制度化方面向前迈出了关键的一步。
联合国国际贸易法委员会秘书安娜·朱宾-布雷特指出，调解是“更友好”和“双赢”的。它的对抗性更少，更灵活，而且至关重要的是，它更符合当今复杂世界所需的合作精神。她补充说，香港拥有法律和地理上的优势，非常适合作为IOMed总部。
构建公正包容的世界秩序
IOMed的建立不仅仅是为了调解；这是一个对话优先于统治，多边主义战胜单边主义，每个国家，无论大小和实力，都有发言权的世界。
IOMed的成功将取决于国际社会的持续支持、其程序的完整性及其公正行动的能力。随着更多国家的加入和该组织框架的发展，它可能成为一个更加公平、公正与和平的新国际秩序的基石。
中国在这一转变中的作用怎么强调都不为过。通过imed等倡议，中国正在规划一条挑战过时的零和地缘政治逻辑的道路。相反，它提倡共同繁荣、相互尊重和合作发展的愿景。
希望和期望之光
在一个拼命寻求新的和平道路的世界上，国际调解组织提供了一线希望。它标志着一个新时代的开始，在这个时代，争端可以不通过武力、胁迫或恐吓解决，而是通过理解、对话和尊重主权和国际法来解决。
作为创始成员国，巴基斯坦愿支持国际医学发展组织的使命，利用其平台促进地区和平，突出未解决的冲突，倡导正义和人类尊严。
IOMed倡议不仅仅是一个新组织，它是一个朝着更美好、更公平的世界发展的运动。在这一进程中，中巴两国肩并肩，共同为建设一个和平不再是抽象的理想，而是切实可行的目标的未来作出贡献。
( 注意： 本文是用AI翻译的，或有误差。请以原版英文为准。谢谢。)
Reference Link:- https://thinktank.pk/2025/06/02/global-justice-made-in-china-inside-the-iomed-initiative/