The Establishment of International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in HKSAR

The Department of Justice said the formation of the office is a significant initiative to promote the use of mediation for resolving international conflicts in a friendly and amicable manner.

It is expected that the IOMed will be a permanent multilateral international organisation established through consultations among all contracting parties to the joint statement, and will provide friendly, flexible, economical and efficient mediation services for settling international disputes, contributing to harmonious and peaceful international relations, the department added.

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said the setting up of the preparatory office in Hong Kong shows the great support from the motherland for maintaining the city’s unique status under “one country, two systems”.

He also noted that the establishment of the IOMed is of great importance to the long-term development of Hong Kong as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will do its utmost to assist in the preparatory office’s work.

Source: news.gov.hk