Canada strongly condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launch

July 28, 2017 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

“Canada condemns in the strongest terms North Korea’s ballistic missile launch of July 28 which is reported to be its second test of an inter-continental ballistic missile.

“This act is yet another direct violation of numerous UN Security Council Resolutions, further demonstrating North Korea’s blatant disregard for its international obligations, and reflects a broader, dangerous effort to expand its destabilizing influence throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and farther afield.

“North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs are a real and grave threat to international peace and security. Continued provocations will only further isolate the North Korean regime, and strengthen the resolve of the international community to counter this threat.

“Canada will continue to work with key partners in the international community, to pressure North Korea to completely and verifiably abandon its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, and resume dialogue toward a political solution.”

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