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Japan voices concern over US sanctions targeting the ICC
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara expressed concern on October 11 about US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, or ICC.
The ICC is an international court, and the measures were taken by the Trump administration.
Kihara said the sanctions do not align with Japan’s position and that Japan consistently prioritizes the rule of law internationally.
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi discussed the ICC with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on October 10.
Kihara said Motegi conveyed Japan’s position during the call.
He also said the two countries had agreed to keep communicating closely about the issue.
Japan voiced deep concern over sanctions imposed by the Trump administration targeting the International Criminal Court.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the sanctions were incompatible with Japan’s position.
Kihara said Japan consistently values the rule of law in the international community.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi discussed the ICC with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on October 10.
Kihara said Japan had conveyed its position and agreed to maintain close communication between the foreign ministers.
- Who
- Japan’s government, represented by Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, and the Trump administration.
- What
- Japan expressed deep concern about US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court.
- When
- Kihara made the remarks on October 11, 2026; the foreign ministers spoke on October 10.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Japan said the sanctions were incompatible with its position and that it consistently values the rule of law.
Japan
Trump administration
Sanctions targeting the ICC
Japan
Japan said the sanctions were incompatible with its position and expressed deep concern.
Trump administration
The Trump administration designated the ICC for sanctions.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi discussed the ICC by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara voiced Japan’s concern about the US sanctions on an NHK program.
- Sanctions
- US measures targeting the International Criminal Court
- Japan’s position
- The sanctions are incompatible with Japan’s position
- Chief cabinet secretary
- Minoru Kihara
- Foreign minister
- Toshimitsu Motegi
- US secretary of state
- Marco Rubio
What people are saying
Japan consistently values the rule of law in the international community
They are incompatible with Japan’s position, and we are deeply concerned
Sources
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