Nicolás Maduro announced Monday that the country will be the first to propose and possibly pass a national law supporting the newly established International Organization for Mediation, joining other progressive nations in what he described as a major step for global diplomacy.

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“A new organization for international mediation is being born, and we have signed it. The president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, told me that tomorrow (Tuesday) it will enter national debate in the National Assembly. Very soon, Venezuela might be the first country in the world to approve it, as mandated by the Constitution, and it will become a law of the Republic,” said Maduro during his weekly televised program Con Maduro+.

The president stressed the significance of Venezuela’s adhesion to the multilateral body. “Impressive, a great piece of news for the future of the creation of a new mediation organization promoted by China, and it is beginning to gain support from countries around the world,” he said.

Maduro explained that the organization seeks to create formal mechanisms for peaceful conflict resolution among states. “It aims to resolve conflicts and is based on the principle of the self-determination of peoples,” he said, emphasizing that the body would be open to mediating disputes of a commercial, political, social, or any other nature.

“Venezuela is part of the creation of this body, promoted by China, so that countries can mediate conflicts of any nature. Venezuela is once again pioneering the creation of spaces for international mediation,” the president added.

The International Organization for Mediation was officially launched earlier this year with the backing of China and has since drawn interest from several countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other regions seeking alternatives to existing global dispute mechanisms. The initiative is framed within broader efforts by China and allied nations to promote multilateralism, South-South cooperation, and peaceful diplomacy outside of traditional power blocs.

In joining the organization, Venezuela aligns itself with a growing number of states advocating for global institutions that reflect diverse political perspectives and prioritize sovereignty and non-intervention. The announcement also comes amid heightened international tensions, where emerging geopolitical alignments are challenging the dominance of Western-led organizations in global governance.

According to the Venezuelan government, the law under discussion in the National Assembly will formalize the country’s legal and institutional commitment to the new organization. The proposal is expected to go through public debate and legislative approval in the coming weeks.

The move signals Venezuela’s intent to not only participate in but help shape the development of alternative diplomatic forums, positioning itself as a contributor to global peacebuilding efforts.

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