1. The International Criminal Court (ICC) President Akane Tomoko called for international cooperation to maintain the court's independence and impartiality amid growing pressure from major powers like Russia and the United States.
2. ICC President Akane expressed concern over the current state of affairs, stating that the credibility of international law is weakened when judges are pressured, threatened or undermined.
3. Despite facing criticism from some countries like Israel, the ICC reaffirmed its commitment to carrying out its judicial mandate in dealing with individual criminal responsibility with full independence and impartiality.