(18-4-2026, the Hague)
H.E. Dr. Khin Thidar Aye, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the European Union, attended the Solemn Sitting commemorating the eightieth anniversary of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) , held at the Great Hall of Peace Palace in the Hague on 17 April 2026.
The ceremony took place in the presence of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, the President and Members of the International Court of Justice, and distinguished dignitaries including Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr Tom Berendsen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and H.E. Mr. Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, President of the United Nations Security Council. During the ceremony, the aforementioned dignitaries delivered speeches reaffirming the importance of respecting international law by all States and underscoring the vital role of the International Court of Justice in promoting peace and justice.
The ceremony was also attended by members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the international judicial community, representatives of the Government of the Netherlands and other Dutch institutions, the Mayor of The Hague, and senior officials of international organisations.