Mr. President,
As a matter of principle, Greece believes that every state has the prerogative to request an advisory by the ICJ on issues of importance and relevance to International Law.
We would also like to stress that we recognize and respect the authority and the competence of the ICJ to investigate International Law issues and express views and opinion on such topics.
As regards the resolution submitted by Serbia to refer the issue of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence by Kosovo to the ICJ and the request that this be examined for its legality, in accordance with International Law, Greece is of the opinion that such a request is based on International Law and Practice and we would like to express our support to it.
We think that the text of this resolution, is based on the inalienable right of every state to seek advice and opinion by the most relevant Juridical Authority with the UN System, through the approval of the U.N. General Assembly.
Therefore, Greece will vote in favor of draft Resolution submitted by Serbia (A/63/6.2).
Thank you Mr. President
