In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their support for the integrity of the Court, which was established to investigate and prosecute the most serious international crimes.

  The signatories expressed their disagreement with the punitive measures announced by Washington and warned that, if implemented, these would have a significant impact on the tribunal’s activities, its staff, and the families of those working at the institution.

  The document highlighted the ICC’s efforts to prepare for potential sanctions and ensure the continuity of its operations in accordance with the Rome Statute, the treaty that serves as its legal foundation.

  The eight countries emphasized that Court officials work to bring those responsible for the most serious international crimes to justice and to support victims.

  They also reaffirmed their readiness to maintain a constructive and inclusive dialogue with states that are not parties to the Rome Statute—including the United States—ahead of the Assembly of States Parties scheduled for this coming December.

  The foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to working together to defend the rules-based international system and to boosting accountability for international crimes.

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