India on Friday expressed concern over North Korea testing long-range intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14, reported ANI. India said that North Korea’s actions adversely impact India’s national security and undermine international peace and stability.
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s continued pursuit of nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and its proliferation links pose a grave threat to international peace and stability,” a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs said. “They have also adversely impacted India’s national security. India calls upon the DPRK to refrain from such actions that undermine international peace and stability.” The MEA urged other countries to hold accountable stakeholders responsible for these programmes.
On Wednesday, South Korean ambassador for public diplomacy Enna Park had said that changing the “mindset” of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un requires concerted efforts by all international players including India, reported the Hindustan Times.
Park has come to India after the election victory of South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, and the impeachment of his predecessor. Seoul seeks to have a “special strategic partnership” with New Delhi that would include more regular summit-level meetings, talks between the foreign and defence ministries of the two countries and a dialogue between their national security councils.
Moon Jae-in also said on Wednesday at the G20 summit that the world should look at tougher sanctions against North Korea, reported CBS News.
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