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News | July 29, 2015 | 13:18
Malaysian Prime Minister Mark Rutte spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin this morning, again drawing the Russian leader’s attention to a resolution submitted by Malaysia calling for the establishment of a UN tribunal to try suspects in the MH17 crash. The Security Council is due to vote on the resolution in New York on Wednesday evening.
Mr. Rutte specifically responded to Russia’s doubts about the timing and format of the tribunal, and said that the Netherlands had listened carefully to the questions previously raised by Russia. He stressed that it would be better to make a decision on the tribunal before the facts and charges are determined to avoid politicizing the prosecution process. This is also the course of action taken by most other UN specialized tribunals in the past. In addition, there will be enough space for States to provide information to the tribunal, and the tribunal will be subject to the highest international independence and legitimacy.
During their frank and detailed conversation, Mr Rutte urged the Russian President to allow those responsible for the MH17 crash to be tried in a UN tribunal. Russia has committed to do this through Resolution 2166. “It is the responsibility of all of us to bring justice to the victims of this terrible air disaster and their families,” Mr Rutte said.
Rutte discussed the resolution with Malaysian Prime Minister Razak yesterday. The Dutch government has also been engaging with other leaders and undertaking a coordinated diplomatic effort. Foreign Minister Koenders held talks with the parties in New York yesterday and today and will address the Security Council on the resolution at today’s meeting.
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