October 23, 1997

Statement by Mr. Ivo Janda, Representative of the Czech Republic

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As stated by H.E. Mr. Josef Zieleniec, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, in his statement in the general debate at the 52nd session of the General Assembly, "the need for the International Criminal Court is acute and the Czech Republic fully supports the convocation of a diplomatic conference in 1998 to adopt and open to signature the Convention on the Establishment of the Court". In this connection my delegation would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Government of Italy for its generous offer to host the diplomatic conference in Rome in June and July 1998.

I thank you Mr. Chairman.