General Debate 54th Session of the

United nations General Assembly

Address by

H. E. Mr. Algirdas SAUDARGAS

Minister of Foreign Affairs

of the Republic of Lithuania

New York, Headquarters

September 29, 1999

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Mr. President,

Many instruments are yet to be designed to uphold accountability of those who are responsible for gross violations on human rights, crimes against humanity and still expect impunity. Establishment of the International Criminal Court is one fruit of new developments in international relations. We are committed to the early entry into force of the Rome Statute and the effective international Criminal Court. [...]