Maria Malmer Stenergard visits International Criminal Court in The Hague
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On 24 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is visiting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. She is meeting with ICC President Tomoko Akane, First Vice-President Rosario Salvatore Aitala and Registrar Osvaldo Zavala Giler. She will also meet with Swedes who work at the ICC as seconded staff. The aim of the visit is to express Sweden’s support of the ICC’s work and discuss how the international community can ensure its continued operation.
“It is more important than ever to stand up for international law and the independence of the Court. The ICC plays an essential role in the fight against impunity. Sweden will continue to be a strong voice for the Court’s work,” says Ms Malmer Stenergard.
Sweden has long been an active supporter of the ICC. As a provider of economic support and seconded staff, Sweden also cooperates on issues such as witness protection. During the visit, Ms Malmer Stenergard will also learn about the ICC’s assessment of the increased security threat, the sanctions that have recently been imposed upon the Court and potential ways forward.
Press contact
Press Secretary to Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard
Phone (switchboard) +46 8 405 10 00
Mobile +46 76-130 95 62
email to Susan Vo Bergqvist
Press Secretary to Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard
Phone (switchboard) +46 8 405 10 00
Mobile +4676-0188810
email to Linnéa Schor Radeborn
