Representatives of the PGO and the ICC met to deepen cooperation
Kyiv • UNN
First Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Khomenko met with an ICC delegation, discussing deepening cooperation and supporting victims of war. Ukrainian prosecutors will be sent to the Kyiv office of the ICC Prosecutor after the signing of the Memorandum.
In Ukraine, a meeting took place between First Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Khomenko and a delegation from the International Criminal Court (ICC) led by Secretary Osvaldo Zavala Giler. The parties discussed further deepening cooperation in the field of international justice and support for war victims. This was reported by the Prosecutor General's Office, writes UNN.
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During the working meeting, representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office expressed gratitude to the ICC team for their consistent support of Ukraine and their contribution to the development of international justice. Special attention was paid to strengthening the partnership between the Trust Fund for Victims and the Ukrainian Coordination Center for Victim and Witness Support – this should enhance assistance to victims of armed aggression.
The readiness to second Ukrainian prosecutors to the ICC Prosecutor's office in Kyiv after the signing of the relevant Memorandum was also confirmed. The document will be an important step in strengthening the capacity of the national justice system and effective coordination of war crime investigations.
The parties agreed to continue cooperation to restore justice, protect the rights of victims, and strengthen international rule of law.