1. The Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Network of Contact Points for investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes (hereinafter referred as the ‘Network’) stressed the importance of the Network as a forum for practitioners to exchange information, facilitate cooperation and enhance national investigations and prosecutions to bring perpetrators to justice and close the impunity gap for the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes (hereinafter referred as ‘core international crimes’).

2. During the closed session of the meeting, the Network members and the Observer States acknowledged the value of discussing ongoing investigations and shared experience during this session. The closed sessions are essential, establishing a confidential environment for the exchange of operational information on ongoing cases, trials and requests for extradition pertinent to the work of the Network. The Network members expressed appreciation for the breakout sessions on the topics of ‘Access and cooperation with Liberia’, ‘Cooperation with and extradition to Rwanda’ and ‘Crimes against Yezidi’.