New York, September 25, 1997

[...] For over half a century, the UN has been seeking to establish a Permanent International Criminal Court to prosecute and punish genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, wherever and by whomever they are committed. this is a test of our collective responsibility, made even more pressing by the terrible massacre that have characterized recent ethnic conflicts. Italy confirms its strong support, pledges its active contribution to this endeavor, and is prepared to host in Rome the diplomatic conference to adopt the statute for the International Criminal Court [...]