September 20th the ministers
of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, Ukraine and the Netherlands
met in New York to discuss the ongoing efforts to establish justice with regard
to the downing of flight MH17 on July 17 2014 which cost the lives of 298
people.
The ministers represent the
countries whose investigation authorities cooperate in the criminal
investigation, which was called for in UNSC resolution 2166 (2014).
The ministers recalled the
demand by the Security Council, in resolution 2166, and the determination of
their own governments, that those responsible for the downing be held
accountable. They further recalled the Security Council’s demand that all
States cooperate fully with efforts to establish accountability.
In this regard, the ministers
reiterated their strong support for the international and independent
investigation conducted by the Joint Investigation Team, which will present its
interim results on the 28th of September.
The ministers also discussed
the progress made with regard to a prosecution mechanism, given the veto in the
UNSC in July 2015 for a UN-tribunal. The countries remain fully committed to
take effective measures to hold those who are responsible to account. There
must be justice for the families and loved ones of those killed on MH17.
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