China and Benin Strengthen Ties with International Organization for Mediation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi noted that the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) aligns with the peace concept cherished by both China and Benin, providing new pathways for international dispute resolution mechanisms. The IOMed aims to promote global governance towards a more just and equitable direction, addressing the common concerns of countries seeking peace, promoting stability, and pursuing development. China and Benin also strengthened their strategic partnership, with Wang emphasizing the implementation of the 10 partnership actions for modernization and accelerating common development.

Key Takeaways:

• The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) was established to provide new pathways for international dispute resolution mechanisms, aligning with the peace concept cherished by both China and Benin.
• The IOMed aims to promote global governance towards a more just and equitable direction, addressing the common concerns of countries seeking peace, promoting stability, and pursuing development.
• China and Benin strengthened their strategic partnership, with a focus on implementing the 10 partnership actions for modernization and accelerating common development.
• Benin is a strategic partner of China in Africa, with the two countries implementing initiatives under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
• China is committed to working with Benin to expedite the approval of the convention and operationalize the IOMed as soon as possible.
• Benin emphasizes the importance of multilateralism, dialogue, and consultation to resolve conflicts and disputes, and is willing to promote the continuous advancement of Benin-China relations.

Statistics:

• The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) was established on May 30, 2025, in Hong Kong, south China.
• Benin is one of the first signatory countries of the convention, committing to expedite its approval and operationalize the IOMed as soon as possible.
• China has 20 partnership actions with Benin, which are being implemented under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
• The 10 partnership actions for modernization, agreed upon by China and Benin, aim to accelerate common development and promote the continuous growth of their strategic partnership.

Sources:

• [State Council News]
• [Xinhua]
• [Contify.com]