– As delivered –
Statement by H.E. Tijjani Muhammad Bande, President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
4 November 2019
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
I am pleased to welcome Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, President of the International Criminal Court, to the General Assembly.
The promotion of justice and international law has always been of fundamental importance to the work of the General Assembly.
During High-Level Week, Heads of State and Government reiterated their support for a peaceful, prosperous and just world order, all of which are based on a strong rule of law.
The Rome Statute remains a landmark on our common journey to international justice. Its adoption demonstrated the commitment of Member States to end impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Certainly, the Court’s activities in fulfilling its mandate under the Statute, is in line with the work we are all doing in promoting justice and the rule of law for the sustenance peace.
Excellencies,
As we prepare to commemorate the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations, we must reflect upon what we have achieved in the promotion of the rule of law and commit to overcoming the obstacles that still stand along the path.
A rules-based international order is the best guarantor for the realisation of peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.
Excellencies,
As we consider this agenda item today, I trust we will remind ourselves of our common commitment to international justice and peace.
I am confident that by striving together we will succeed in delivering for all.
It is now my honour to invite His Excellency Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, President of the International Criminal Court, to take the floor.
