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European Union deplores North Korean test
[ADN Kronos] The European Union has condemned the underground nuclear test carried out by North Korea on Monday. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said the test threatened regional peace and warranted a robust response.

"I condemn the nuclear weapon test conducted today by North Korea. This act is a flagrant violation by North Korea of UN Security Council Resolution 1718," Solana said in a statement.
Attaboy, Javier ...
Resolution 1718 was passed after North Korea alarmed the world in 2006 when it conducted its first nuclear test. "North Korea's action further threatens regional peace and security in North East Asia, following its launch of a long-range missile in April this year. These irresponsible acts by North Korea warrant a firm response by the international community," Solana stated. He said the EU would be discussing "appropriate measures" with its partners.
Perhaps condemn it a second time...
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Monday he was "deeply disturbed" over reports that North Korea had conducted a nuclear test. Ban, visiting the Danish capital Copenhagen to attend a meeting on climate change, told Danish broadcaster TV2 he was "closely following" developments in the region and was in contact with the UN Security Council - which is to hold an emergency session later on Monday in New York

European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso said Monday's nuclear test was "a provocation" and called for a resumption of six-country talks with Pyongyang on ending its nuclear weapons programme.

The six-party talks with North Korea involve the United States, China, Russia, South Korea and Japan. Pyongyang said it would no longer take part in the talks after tighter international sanctions were imposed following its launch of a rocket in April. The rocket was widely seen as a disguised long-range missile.

UN Security Council Resolution 1718 prevents a range of goods from entering or leaving North Korea and imposes an asset freeze and travel ban on persons related to the nuclear-weapon programme.
Posted by: Fred 2009-05-26
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