Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Friday met with Chief Executive John Lee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office here, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister congratulated the Chief Executive on the successful establishment of International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) while highlighting Hong Kong’s unique role as a global hub linking East and West and its growing significance in international mediation.

Recalling long-standing friendship between Pakistan and Hong Kong, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister commended the Chief Executive and SAR Government for its impressive economic and social development strides under the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Chief Executive discussed proposals to further deepen economic, investment and trade cooperation with Hong Kong through multiple streams.

Hailing the launch of IOMed as a milestone inspired by President Xi Jinping’s vision, Ishaq Dar noted its alignment with Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue-driven diplomacy and UN Charter’s principles.

He also commended the Pakistani community in Hong Kong for strengthening bilateral ties and contributing to the city’s diversity and economy. The Chief Executive warmly welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s visit and expressed eagerness to further enhance collaboration between Hong Kong and Pakistan.

The Deputy prime Minister and Foreign Minister is in Hong Kong to attend the official ceremony for signing the Convention on establishment of International Organization for Mediation (IOMed).