On 1 October 2026, Prof. Teresa Cheng, Secretary-General of IOMed, met with senior officials of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in Bern, Switzerland, including Ambassador Tim Enderlin, Head of the Peace and Human Rights Division, and Ambassador Markus Leitner, Head of the Asia and Pacific Division.
Prof. Cheng introduced the latest developments of IOMed, pointing out that IOMed, as the world’s first intergovernmental organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation, is committed to providing independent, flexible, efficient and cost-effective mediation services for international disputes. Noting the progress made by IOMed in its first year, Ambassador Enderlin and Ambassador Leitner welcomed the IOMed delegation and shared Switzerland’s practical experience in supporting international dialogue and mediation for peace.
Both sides expressed willingness to maintain communication and explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including mediation training.