Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council (APRC) Chairman Surakiart Sathirathai in Hong Kong on Thursday, marking a significant step in regional diplomacy. The meeting coincided with the signing of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), a Chinese-led initiative to create new pathways for conflict resolution.
Wang, a member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, emphasized China's commitment to multilateral solutions: 'The IOMed offers a voluntary, dialogue-based approach to dispute resolution that aligns with the UN Charter's principles.' He highlighted China's readiness to collaborate through regional frameworks including China-ASEAN cooperation and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Surakiart, Thailand's former deputy prime minister, praised the timing of China's initiative amid global tensions: 'This new mechanism could reshape how Asia addresses complex challenges.' The APRC leader confirmed plans to deepen cooperation with China to advance stability across the region.
The meeting underscores China's growing role in shaping Asia's peace architecture, with Hong Kong serving as a strategic hub for international legal and diplomatic innovation.
