While North Korea recently launched a series of ballistic missiles, the European Union (EU) criticized the move as “a dangerous and reckless act in blatant violation of UN Security Council resolutions.”
On the 23rd (local time), European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josef Borrell said in a statement, “The EU strongly condemns North Korea’s illegal intercontinental ballistic missile launch on the 18th and the short-range ballistic missile launch that followed on the 20th. ”he said.
“North Korea’s intention to continue developing means to launch nuclear weapons anywhere in the world threatens all countries,” he said. pointed out
“The international community must unite and respond decisively before North Korea’s actions further undermine the international non-proliferation regime and escalate military tension in the region,” he said. We must immediately comply with UN Security Council resolutions and cease all related activities by dismantling our nuclear program in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner,” he added.
The EU also emphasized solidarity and participation in condemning North Korea toward member states of international organizations and neighboring countries.
“The EU urges all UN member states to join us in demanding that North Korea immediately cease all missile launches and resume dialogue,” he said. , we will continue to work with our partners to limit the flow of components.”
“North Korea cannot and will not have the status of a nuclear power under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty or any other special status in this regard,” he said. “The EU urges North Korea to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.” said.
“The EU expresses its full solidarity with Japan and South Korea,” he added. “We are ready to work with our partners to facilitate meaningful diplomatic processes aimed at building sustainable peace and security.”
Source: Donga
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