On 11 June 2020 the Government of the United States announced new measures against the International Criminal Court (ICC).

I deeply regret measures targeting Court officials, staff and their families.

The Rome Statute system recognizes the primary jurisdiction of States to investigate and prosecute atrocity crimes.

To further strengthen the Rome Statute system, the Assembly of States Parties and the Court have embarked on a wide-ranging review process.

I call upon the States Parties and all the stakeholders in the Rome Statute system to reiterate once more our relentless commitment to uphold and defend the principles and values enshrined in the Statute and to preserve its integrity undeterred by any measures and threats against the Court and its officials, staff and their families.