During International Law Week at the United Nations headquarters in New York, a side event was held to introduce the newly established International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the organization and encouraging broader participation among member states. Initiated three years ago by China and like-minded countries, the IOMed aims to promote the peaceful resolution of international disputes and foster global cooperation. The Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed was signed in May, entered into force in August, and began operations in Hong Kong in October. As the initiator and host country, China co-hosted the event to present the IOMed as a new intergovernmental legal organization. Geng highlighted that the IOMed aligns with the UN Charter’s principles and China’s Global Governance Initiative, offering a complementary mechanism to existing dispute resolution methods. The organization focuses on autonomy, flexibility, and efficiency in mediation, aiming to support developing countries through capacity-building initiatives. Sun Jin, deputy secretary-general of the IOMed, described the organization as an ‘open, inclusive, affordable, and efficient’ platform designed to enhance global mediation efforts. Representatives from Pakistan and Nicaragua praised the IOMed for its principled and impartial approach to resolving disputes, emphasizing its potential to strengthen international law and global economic governance.