Foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on 9 October 2026 reaffirming support for the independence, impartiality and integrity of the International Criminal Court. As states parties to the Rome Statute, they said they regretted and strongly disagreed with the announced imposition of sanctions on the court by the United States.

The ministers noted the court's work to prepare for such measures so it could continue fulfilling its mandate, and said they supported those efforts. They added that, if put into effect, the sanctions would significantly affect the court's work, its staff and their families, who they said work to bring those accused of the most serious international crimes to justice and to support victims.

The statement said the signatories remained united in supporting the court and committed to constructive dialogue with non-states parties ahead of the Assembly of States Parties in December 2026. It described the sanctions as announced and not yet in effect.