Minister Dion condemns North Korean nuclear test

Minister Dion condemns North Korean nuclear test

September 9, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

“Canada condemns in the strongest terms North Korea’s announced detonation of a nuclear ‘warhead.’

“North Korea continues to blatantly ignore international law and the will of the United Nations Security Council by acting with complete disregard for its international obligations and for the safety and security of its own people and those of all of the neighbouring countries in the region.

“These acts represent a direct threat to international security and accomplish nothing but the further isolation of North Korea from the international community.

“We call on the UN Security Council to take strong and decisive action in response to North Korea’s illegal and provocative nuclear test and its numerous recent ballistic missile launches.‎

“We call upon North Korea to comply with its international obligations, take concrete steps toward denuclearization and re-engage in meaningful negotiations for a peaceful political solution.

“Canada will continue its steadfast support for South Korea, Japan and other partners in the region and will examine further actions, in concert with the international community, in response to North Korea’s behaviour. We support efforts to forge multilateral solutions to enhance security in the Asia-Pacific region.”

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