Turkey urges North Korea to avoid steps undermining six-party talks
13 April 2012 / TODAYSZAMAN.COM,
Turkey deplored North Korea's rocket launch on Friday, saying it could complicate efforts to revive six-party talks over the nuclear program of the reclusive Asian nation.
North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite ended in failure on Friday when the rocket disintegrated over the Yellow Sea. Western nations have said the launch was a cover for the testing of a long-range missile, and worries remain about North Korea's nuclear program amid reports that it may be planning another atomic test soon.
The six-party talks with Pyongyang last held three years ago. The Security Council imposed sanctions against North Korea after its first nuclear test in 2006 and stepped up sanctions after its second test in 2009.
North Korea had held up the launch as a scientific achievement and even a gift for its late founder, Kim Il Sung, two days before the 100th anniversary of his birth. It pressed ahead even as world leaders vowed to take action in the UN Security Council against what they called a flagrant violation of international resolutions prohibiting North Korea from developing its nuclear and missile programs.
The UN's most powerful body said in a brief press statement after a closed meeting on Friday that members agreed to continue consultations "on an appropriate response."
Turkey said in a statement on Friday that it is closely following North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile activities and that Turkey is actively supporting international efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and their launchers.
North Korea, which three years ago pulled out of six-party disarmament talks on its nuclear program, agreed in February to stop nuclear tests, uranium enrichment and long-range missile launches in return for food aid, opening the way to a possible resumption of the negotiations. Turkey said it welcomed North Korea’s decision to suspend uranium enrichment as a way to revive six-party talks.
Turkey said it is concerned over the latest rocket launch by North Korea and considers it as a step that cast shadow over the positive actions the Asian nation has taken this year.
The six-party talks with Pyongyang last held three years ago. The Security Council imposed sanctions against North Korea after its first nuclear test in 2006 and stepped up sanctions after its second test in 2009.
North Korea had held up the launch as a scientific achievement and even a gift for its late founder, Kim Il Sung, two days before the 100th anniversary of his birth. It pressed ahead even as world leaders vowed to take action in the UN Security Council against what they called a flagrant violation of international resolutions prohibiting North Korea from developing its nuclear and missile programs.
The UN's most powerful body said in a brief press statement after a closed meeting on Friday that members agreed to continue consultations "on an appropriate response."
Turkey said in a statement on Friday that it is closely following North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile activities and that Turkey is actively supporting international efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and their launchers.
North Korea, which three years ago pulled out of six-party disarmament talks on its nuclear program, agreed in February to stop nuclear tests, uranium enrichment and long-range missile launches in return for food aid, opening the way to a possible resumption of the negotiations. Turkey said it welcomed North Korea’s decision to suspend uranium enrichment as a way to revive six-party talks.
Turkey said it is concerned over the latest rocket launch by North Korea and considers it as a step that cast shadow over the positive actions the Asian nation has taken this year.
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