The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties welcomes the announcement of the Government of Hungary that it will discontinue the process of withdrawal from the Rome Statute and remain a State Party to the Statute.
The Presidency further congratulates the Government of Hungary for this important decision, which is essential to our shared objective of ensuring accountability for the gravest crimes, strengthening the international legal order, and supporting multilateral institutions.
The Assembly of States Parties is the management oversight and legislative body of the ICC. It is comprised of representatives of States that have ratified and acceded to the Rome Statute. The Presidency of the Assembly is currently composed of President H.E. Ms Päivi Kaukoranta (Finland), and Vice-Presidents, H.E. Mr Michael Kanu (Sierra Leone), and H.E. Ms Margareta Kassangana (Poland).