Saturday, June 13, 2009 NEW YORK: The UN Security Council has approved tough new sanctions against North Korea following its recent nuclear test.The resolution imposed new sanctions on the reclusive communist nation's weapons exports and financial dealings and allowed inspections of suspect cargo in ports and on the high seas.US deputy ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo said the vote was a strong and united international response to North Korea's unacceptable behaviour.North Korea's underground nuclear blast on May 25 brought its relations with the international community to a new low, ending a period of easing tension which followed the test of a smaller device in 2006.Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband welcomed the unanimous resolution as "important for its unity, clarity and intent - for North Korea to adhere to its international obligations".In a statement issued by the Foreign Office in London, Miliband said, "The resolution is absolutely clear in its condemnation of North Korea's nuclear test on 25 May and demands that they do not conduct any further nuclear tests or launches using ballistic missile technology."The resolution includes robust measures that will hinder North Korea's proliferation to other countries, toughen the arms embargo and tackle the flow of finance which helps to support North Korea's weapons programmes."Miliband urged North Korea to return to six-nation talks, also involving the US, China, Russia, South Korea and Japan, which commenced in 2003 but have not convened since 2007. Pyongyang announced in April that it was withdrawing permanently from the talks following international condemnation of its rocket test.The Foreign Secretary said: "The hindrance of North Korea's programme is a vital complement to the Six Party Talks that remain the best way to deliver a long term solution to their provocative and dangerous approach."The UK wants to see the new measures implemented swiftly and we will be working closely with partners in the UN and European Union to do so. We urge North Korea to return to the negotiating table. This is the only route to peace and prosperity."
Saturday, June 13, 2009 NEW YORK: The UN Security Council has approved tough new sanctions against North Korea following its recent nuclear test.The resolution imposed new sanctions on the reclusive communist nation's weapons exports and financial dealings and allowed inspections of suspect cargo in ports and on the high seas.US deputy ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo said the vote was a strong and united international response to North Korea's unacceptable behaviour.North Korea's underground nuclear blast on May 25 brought its relations with the international community to a new low, ending a period of easing tension which followed the test of a smaller device in 2006.Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband welcomed the unanimous resolution as "important for its unity, clarity and intent - for North Korea to adhere to its international obligations".In a statement issued by the Foreign Office in London, Miliband said, "The resolution is absolutely clear in its condemnation of North Korea's nuclear test on 25 May and demands that they do not conduct any further nuclear tests or launches using ballistic missile technology."The resolution includes robust measures that will hinder North Korea's proliferation to other countries, toughen the arms embargo and tackle the flow of finance which helps to support North Korea's weapons programmes."Miliband urged North Korea to return to six-nation talks, also involving the US, China, Russia, South Korea and Japan, which commenced in 2003 but have not convened since 2007. Pyongyang announced in April that it was withdrawing permanently from the talks following international condemnation of its rocket test.The Foreign Secretary said: "The hindrance of North Korea's programme is a vital complement to the Six Party Talks that remain the best way to deliver a long term solution to their provocative and dangerous approach."The UK wants to see the new measures implemented swiftly and we will be working closely with partners in the UN and European Union to do so. We urge North Korea to return to the negotiating table. This is the only route to peace and prosperity."
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