Japan Informs U.S. of Concern over ICC Sanctions
Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Saturday conveyed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tokyo's concern over Washington's sanctions against the International Criminal Court. In 15-minute phone talks, Motegi and Rubio also agreed to continue close communication over the issue of The Hague, the Netherlands-based court. In separate phone conversa...
Japan informed the United States of its concerns over the International Criminal Court's (ICC) sanctions imposed by Washington, according to a report by Jiji Press. On Saturday, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi discussed the matter with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a 15-minute phone conversation. The two officials also agreed to maintain close communication on the issue of the Hague-based court.
In a separate phone call lasting 15 minutes, Motegi spoke with ICC President Tomoko Akane, who happens to be a Japanese national. They discussed the current situation surrounding the ICC. Friday saw the U.S. administration, led by President Donald Trump, add the ICC to its sanctions list, expressing criticism that the court threatens the country's sovereignty. Akane had faced a similar action from the U.S. in August.
It is worth noting that the United States, which is not a member of the ICC, seeks to dismantle the court. Meanwhile, Japan, which places great importance on the rule of law, has consistently supported the ICC and pledged to provide necessary assistance to the court.
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