IOMed provides new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation: Wang Yi

HONG KONG, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday that the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) embodies the universal aspirations of developing countries, provides a new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, and will also contribute to further improving the international rule of law.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira, congratulating him on Zimbabwe's IOMed founding membership.

Wang said that the IOMed is an important public product of the rule of law that fulfills the purposes of the UN Charter, was jointly initiated by the countries of the Global South and reflects the common aspirations of developing countries, especially small- and medium-sized ones.

Noting this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe, Wang said that bilateral friendship has withstood the tests of the international situation and remains as firm as a rock.

China has always viewed the development of China-Zimbabwe relations from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, and China supports Zimbabwe in safeguarding its own interests and opposes external interference, Wang said, adding that China is willing to maintain a high level of strategic mutual trust with Zimbabwe, continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests, strengthen exchanges of experience in governance, promote cooperation in various fields in a coordinated manner, and lead China-Zimbabwe relations to move steadily and far.

Murwira said that Zimbabwe is willing to play an active role in promoting the settlement of disputes in a peaceful and mutually respectful manner, adding that his country is grateful for the valuable support provided by China for Zimbabwe's economic and social development.

Zimbabwe firmly adheres to the one-China principle, supports the Belt and Road Initiative, a series of global initiatives and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation proposed by China, and is willing to continue to firmly support each other and closely cooperate with China to build a closer community with a shared future between Zimbabwe and China, said Murwira. Enditem