HONG KONG, May 30 -- Pakistan has officially signed the convention to establish a new international arbitration organization headquartered in Hong Kong, aligning itself with global efforts to promote peaceful dispute resolution.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan during the signing ceremony. According to the Foreign Office, Dar lauded China's vision behind the initiative, stating that Pakistan strongly believes in resolving international conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.

During his speech, Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan's commitment to international law and criticized India's actions that, he said, openly violate legal norms. He specifically cited India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treat...