The foreign policy agencies of eight countries — Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom — have issued a joint statement reaffirming their support for the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the statement, the participating countries emphasized the importance of preserving the court's independence and impartiality as a key element of the international justice system. The International Criminal Court, based in The Hague, investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. The institution has repeatedly faced pressure and criticism from various states, making such statements of support a significant political signal. The countries signing the statement are among the world's largest economies and are either members of NATO or close allies of the Western bloc (with the exception of Japan, which nonetheless actively supports international legal institutions). The joint statement by eight nations demonstrates a consolidated position on protecting multilateral international law institutions amid growing geopolitical tensions. Details about the specific occasion for the statement and further steps by the countries to support the ICC are not specified in the text; however, the very fact of a public joint appeal indicates the participants' concern about potential threats to the court's independence.