Article 2
1. In order to contribute to the objective of the widest possible participation in the Rome Statute, the Union and its Member States shall make every effort to further this process by raising the issue of the widest possible ratification, acceptance, approval or accession to the Rome Statute and the implementation of the Rome Statute in negotiations, including negotiations of agreements, or political dialogues with third States, groups of States or relevant regional organisations, whenever appropriate. 2. The Union and its Member States shall contribute to the worldwide participation in and implementation of the Rome Statute also by other means, such as by adopting initiatives to promote the dissemination of the values, principles and provisions of the Rome Statute and related instruments. In furtherance of the objectives of this Decision, the Union shall cooperate as necessary with other interested States, international institutions, non-governmental organisations and other representatives of civil society. 3. The Member States shall share with all interested States their own experiences on the issues related to the implementation of the Rome Statute and, when appropriate, provide other forms of support to that objective. The Member States shall contribute, when requested, with technical and, where appropriate, financial assistance to the legislative work needed for the participation in and implementation of the Rome Statute by third States. The Union may, when requested, also contribute with such assistance. States considering to become party to the Rome Statute or to cooperate with the ICC shall be encouraged to inform the Union of difficulties encountered on that path. 4. In implementing this Article, the Union and its Member States shall coordinate political and technical support for the ICC with regard to various States or groups of States.