International Court of Justice - Election of Francois Alabrune as a judge

France congratulates M. François Alabrune on his election as a judge at the International Court of Justice for a nine-year term, from 2027 to 2036, following ballots held at the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council on 3 November 2026. It thanks all the United Nations member States which lent their support to his candidacy, as it did.

This election is a continuation of France’s longstanding, unshakeable commitment to the International Court of Justice, whose contribution to maintaining peace and international security is more essential than ever. France reaffirms its commitment to respect for international law, multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes.

A renowned diplomat and jurist, M. Alabrune’s election testifies to his steadfast commitment to international law and international courts.

France extends its congratulations to Mr Dapo Akande (United Kingdom), Ms Rena Lee (Singapore), Mr Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud (Jordan) and Ms Phoebe Okowa (Kenya), who were also elected.