On October 13, during the 55^th session of the Working Group III of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna co-hosted a VIC Chat on Mediation together with the IOMed at the Vienna International Centre.

Ambassador Li Song highlighted that China’s initiative to establish the IOMed is a concrete action to actively implement the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind and the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping. China stands ready to further strengthen cooperation with all parties to help the IOMed to grow steadily and robustly.

Ms. Teresa Cheng, Secretary-General of the IOMed, stated that the IOMed is committed to enhancing the international community’s understanding of and confidence in mediation. She noted that the IOMed would complement existing international dispute resolution mechanisms and work alongside them to promote peace, development and prosperity.

   Secretary of UNCITRAL Ms. Anna Joubin-Bret and other guests noted that IOMed represents an innovative initiative in the 81-year history of the UN. They said that the event had deepened understanding of and reflection on the culture of international mediation, and expressed hope that the IOMed would fulfill its potential with the support and participation of a broader range of Member States.