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flag IOMed, a new global mediation body launched in Hong Kong, aims to resolve international disputes peacefully through cooperation and neutrality.

flag The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), the first intergovernmental body dedicated to global dispute mediation, launched with headquarters in Hong Kong. flag Led by Secretary-General Teresa Cheng, it offers a neutral, voluntary platform for resolving international conflicts through reconciliation, emphasizing cooperation over adversarial outcomes. flag IOMed supports states, investors, and nations in resolving disputes related to investment, diplomacy, and commerce, promoting cost-effective, flexible solutions aligned with the UN Charter’s call for peaceful conflict resolution. flag The organization reflects growing global interest—especially from the Global South—in mediation as a tool for preserving relationships and enabling self-determination in dispute outcomes. flag China is credited with initiating IOMed, and Hong Kong’s legal system and strategic position under "one country, two systems" are seen as key assets in advancing its mission.

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