NOON BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS

Spokesperson for General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi
United Nations Headquarters, New York

Monday, 31 October 2022

 

ICC

The General Assembly is today holding a debate on the report of the International Criminal Court, which this year marks its 20th anniversary.

In his opening remark, President Csaba Kőrösi called the ICC “a paragon of governance and institutional culture.”

He said the Court holds those guilty of the gravest crimes accountable and serves both as a  deterrent and as a model for domestic criminal law systems.

He called on all Member States to support the ICC’s important mission and to achieve the ultimate goal: the universal ratification of the Rome Statue.

The President’s remarks were delivered in Arabic, English, French and Russian.

Following the debate, Member States are expected to take action on a draft resolution.

The resolution was introduced by the Permanent Representative of The Netherlands, Ambassador Yoka Brandt.

She spoke following the introduction of the ICC report by Judge Piotr Hofmanski, the President of the International Criminal Court.

President Kőrösi had a bilateral meeting with Judge Hofmanski earlier this morning.

One of the calls in the resolution that will be acted on, is for States parties to the Rome Statute that have not yet done so to adopt national legislation to implement obligations emanating from the Rome Statute… and to cooperate with the International Criminal Court in the exercise of its functions.

Full remarks at https://www.un.org/pga/77/2022/10/31/pga-remarks-at-the-general-assembly-plenary-meeting-report-of-the-international-criminal-court/

 

ATTACKS IN SOMALIA

Before beginning the debate, President Kőrösi took a moment to express his sympathy following the latest attack in Mogadishu.

He spoke on behalf of the General Assembly membership, saying “we stand in solidarity with the Government and the people of Somalia, against violent extremism.”

Watch at https://twitter.com/UN_PGA/status/1587102030706900992

COMING UP IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

This afternoon in the General Assembly…

At 3pm today, the General Assembly will consider a recommendation from the Fifth Committee, related to UNAMA’s budget.

Tomorrow, on 1 November, the General Assembly will debate the Human Rights Council’s report.

 

BILATERALS

Turning to the President’s bilaterals today… He will be meeting with Inspector Melinda McCormack. This is part of the President’s regular meetings with the UN Department of Safety and Security.

President Kőrösi will meet today with UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi. They will discuss topics of mutual interest and concern.

The President will also meet today with Ambassador Carlos Amorín, the Permanent Representative of Uruguay.

As well as with the Mr. Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa of India. India will assume the Presidency of the G20 for one year from 1 December.

 

BRIDGE COLLAPSE IN INDIA

Still on the topic of events in India.

President Kőrösi expressed deep sorrow yesterday at the bridge collapse in Gujarat, India.

He said that his thoughts and prayers were with the victims, their families and with the emergency services.

Related link: https://twitter.com/UN_PGA/status/1586835455168987142

 

STAMPEDE IN REPUBLIC OF KOREA

President Kőrösi had said he was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic turn that a Halloween celebration took in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

He shared the grief of those who lost loved ones, and wish those injured, quick recovery.

Related link: https://twitter.com/UN_PGA/status/1586452193938657281

 

QUESTIONS

The Spokesperson was asked about the tomorrow’s report in the General Assembly. The Spokesperson said it was a report of all the work that the Human Rights Council had done in its last sessions – https://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/G22/468/91/PDF/G2246891.pdf?OpenElement