We strongly condemn the ballistic missile launch conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 12 February 2017.

This launch, constitutes yet another violation of DPRK’s international obligations. This is clearly not conducive to efforts aimed at assuring peace and stability in the region.

We call upon the DPRK once again to cease its ballistic missile launches and other activities threatening regional, as well as international security and stability and to fully comply with its international obligations under relevant UN Security Council resolutions.