第81回国連総会本会議「国際刑事裁判所（ICC）報告書」（議題73）における御巫大使ステートメント
令和8年11月2日
(As delivered)
Madam President,
I thank President Akane for presenting the report on the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Japan appreciates the ICC’s continued efforts to ensure accountability and justice for victims and commends the dedication of its judges, prosecutors and staff. Japan has consistently supported the ICC in its efforts to combat impunity for the gravest crimes of concern to the international community. In particular, Japan has been proud to have continuously provided highly qualified judges to the Court.
Madam President,
At a time when the international legal order faces serious challenges, the Court’s role in promoting accountability and strengthening the rule of law remains essential.
For the Court to fulfill its mandate, it is important that the ICC and its States Parties discuss how we should address the challenges facing the Court so that the Court can win trust from wider international community. Japan will continue to participate in these discussions and maintain dialogue with President Akane and relevant countries, with a view to strengthening the rule of law.
Madam President,
Despite all the challenges facing the ICC, Japan remains committed to promoting the universality of the Rome Statute. We will continue to encourage constructive and inclusive dialogue with non-States Parties, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, with a view to listening carefully to their voices so as to broaden support for the Court.
In this context, Japan cannot fail to notice that the relationship between the ICC and non-States Parties have been raising complex legal questions. The legal relationship between the Rome Statute and rules applicable to interaction between States Parties and non-States Parties naturally raises complex and sensitive issues. Therefore, these issues must be treated with prudence and humility in examining the current state of relevant rules of international law. It is sincerely hoped that, through constructive dialogue on these questions, we can build wider understanding and confidence in the Court.
In concluding, as a leading financial contributor, Japan will continue to support the ICC in fulfilling its mandate, while working with States Parties and non-States Parties alike to strengthen support to the ICC as much as possible.
I thank you, Madam President.
I thank President Akane for presenting the report on the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Japan appreciates the ICC’s continued efforts to ensure accountability and justice for victims and commends the dedication of its judges, prosecutors and staff. Japan has consistently supported the ICC in its efforts to combat impunity for the gravest crimes of concern to the international community. In particular, Japan has been proud to have continuously provided highly qualified judges to the Court.
Madam President,
At a time when the international legal order faces serious challenges, the Court’s role in promoting accountability and strengthening the rule of law remains essential.
For the Court to fulfill its mandate, it is important that the ICC and its States Parties discuss how we should address the challenges facing the Court so that the Court can win trust from wider international community. Japan will continue to participate in these discussions and maintain dialogue with President Akane and relevant countries, with a view to strengthening the rule of law.
Madam President,
Despite all the challenges facing the ICC, Japan remains committed to promoting the universality of the Rome Statute. We will continue to encourage constructive and inclusive dialogue with non-States Parties, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, with a view to listening carefully to their voices so as to broaden support for the Court.
In this context, Japan cannot fail to notice that the relationship between the ICC and non-States Parties have been raising complex legal questions. The legal relationship between the Rome Statute and rules applicable to interaction between States Parties and non-States Parties naturally raises complex and sensitive issues. Therefore, these issues must be treated with prudence and humility in examining the current state of relevant rules of international law. It is sincerely hoped that, through constructive dialogue on these questions, we can build wider understanding and confidence in the Court.
In concluding, as a leading financial contributor, Japan will continue to support the ICC in fulfilling its mandate, while working with States Parties and non-States Parties alike to strengthen support to the ICC as much as possible.
I thank you, Madam President.