Friday, February 9 2024 13:25

ArmInfo. Representative of Armenia on International Legal Matters Yeghishe Kirakosyan posted the  following message on his X account: 

"A truly historic moment for Armenia! Armenia has already commenced  drafting the legislation for ensuring the smooth implementation of  the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The  success of  international justice depends on the commitment by each member of the  international community and there should  be no room for scepticism." 

On February 1, Armenia officially became a member of the  International Criminal Court (ICC). Moscow previously called  Yerevan's ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC unacceptable  against the backdrop of illegal court orders against the Russian  leadership.

In November 2023, the ICC announced that Armenia, as of February 1,  2024, will become the 124th state party to accede to the Rome Statute  and the 19th state from the Eastern European group.