From 27 October to 1 November 2025, the Registrar of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court"), Mr. Osvaldo Zavala Giler, undertook an official visit to Poland and Ukraine to reinforce cooperation with national counterparts and ensure the continued effectiveness of the Court's operations in the situation in Ukraine.
In Poland, the Registrar was received by Mr. Waldemar Żurek, Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General of the Republic of Poland. The meeting provided an opportunity to express gratitude for Poland's steadfast political and practical support to the ICC. Discussions focused on the importance of maintaining strong cooperation with the Court, upholding the rule of law, and safeguarding judicial independence in the face of external pressures.
In Ukraine, the Registrar's mission focused primarily on ensuring the sustainability and operational continuity of the ICC's work, including the activities of the Court's Country Office in Kyiv.
Mr. Zavala Giler met with Mr. Oleksandr Karasevych, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine; Ms. Lyudmila Petrivna Sugak, Deputy Minister of Justice for European Integration; and Mr. Oleksii Khomenko, First Deputy Prosecutor General. The discussions reaffirmed the Court's commitment to its ongoing work in the situation in Ukraine and highlighted the importance of maintaining effective cooperation and robust institutional support for ICC operations.
The Registrar also met with Mr. Rolf Holmboe, Head of the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) to Ukraine, to exchange views on shared priorities and the continued support provided by the European Union to the ICC's mandate.
During his stay in Kyiv, the Registrar visited the ICC Country Office and met with its staff, commending their professionalism, dedication, and resilience in carrying out essential tasks under demanding circumstances. He expressed deep appreciation for their contribution to advancing the Court's work despite the complex security and operational environment.
