World · East Asia & Pacific · 1 hr ago
Japan reaffirms support for ICC after US sanctions
Japan said it will continue to support the International Criminal Court, or ICC, and the rule of law.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said US sanctions against the court run counter to Japan’s position.
The United States imposed the latest sanctions on Friday, after previously targeting ICC President Tomoko Akane and a senior court lawyer.
The US has described the ICC as a “rogue” institution.
Japan has voiced concern but has avoided directly urging its longtime ally to reverse the measures.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi raised Japan’s position with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and they agreed to stay in close contact.
The ICC’s member states’ bureau has called for the sanctions to be withdrawn and urged countries to defend the court.
Japan said it would continue to support the International Criminal Court, citing its commitment to the rule of law.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara expressed “deep concerns” about US sanctions on the court and said they ran counter to Japan’s position.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi conveyed Japan’s position to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a phone call on Saturday.
The United States moved to sanction the court on Friday, according to the article.
The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties to the ICC called for the sanctions to be revoked.
- Who
- Japan’s government and the United States. Japan’s statements were made by Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
- What
- Japan reaffirmed its support for the ICC and expressed concern about US sanctions against it.
- When
- The United States moved to sanction the court on Friday. Motegi spoke with Rubio on Saturday, and Kihara made his remarks on Sunday.
- Where
- Tokyo and Washington; the phone talks were between Japanese and US officials.
- Why
- Japan said its support for the ICC reflected the importance it places on the rule of law and international courts.
United States
Japan
Sanctions on the ICC
United States
The United States moved to sanction the court and has described it as a “rogue” institution.
Japan
Japan said the sanctions ran counter to its position and expressed deep concerns about them.
The ICC’s role
United States
The United States has sought to dismantle what it calls a “rogue” institution.
Japan
Japan supports the ICC and other international courts, citing the importance of the rule of law.
Japan has consistently placed importance on the rule of law in the international community and supports international courts, including the ICC
immediate revocation
stand firm
The United States moved to sanction the ICC.
Motegi conveyed Japan’s position to Rubio during phone talks, and they agreed to stay in close communication.
The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties called for the sanctions to be immediately revoked.
Kihara expressed deep concerns about the sanctions and said Japan would continue to support the ICC.
- Japan’s position
- Supports the ICC and other international courts
- Chief Cabinet Secretary
- Minoru Kihara
- Foreign Minister
- Toshimitsu Motegi
- US Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- ICC member states
- 125
- Assembly Bureau members
- 21
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