After drawing attention to the work carried out by the Preparatory Commission, as well as the adoption at the first session of the Assembly of States Parties of the instruments required for the full establishment of the International Criminal Court, he reaffirmed his delegation's full support for the principle of universal justice on which the Court was based and announced that his Government intended to ratify the Rome Statute; it was essential to maintain the integrity of the Statute and ensure respect for the balance which it achieved, so that the Court could act effectively and independently.
Après avoir rappelé les travaux réalisés par la Commission préparatoire et l'adoption à la première session de l'Assemblée des États parties des instruments nécessaires à la création de la Cour, M. Valdés réaffirme la pleine adhésion de son pays au principe de la justice universelle sur lequel est fondée la Cour et annonce que son pays a l'intention de ratifier le Statut.