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DPR Korea launches ‘unprecedented number’ of missiles, Security Council hears — Global Issues


And yet, despite conducting missile tests on Wednesday and Thursday, Mohamed Khiari informed the ambassadors that North Korea, commonly known as North Korea, “has not yet made public its details. details” about launches.

He pointed out that yesterday’s launch of a missile “evaluated as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)”, reported to have a range of 760 km and reach an altitude of about 1,920 km, “shows that…[it] may have failed”.

Guterres condemns ‘smashing’ missiles

Just before the meeting began at UN Headquarters in New York, Secretary General António Guterres issue a statement Through its Spokesperson, it strongly condemns North Korea’s ICBM launch and other “smashing” of missiles in the past two days.

He called on the DPRK to immediately stop any reckless actions and fully comply with its international obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions.

The head of the United Nations expressed deep concern about the general level of tension on the Korean Peninsula between the North and the South, and the increase in confrontational rhetoric.

Guterres strongly urged North Korea to immediately return to the negotiating table and asked the important parties to resume diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace and complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Korean Peninsula.

Flight, maritime safety

Briefly speaking to the ambassadors about the details, Mohamed Khiari said one of the ballistic missiles launched on Wednesday is believed to have landed in waters near the territorial waters of South Korea, commonly known as South Korea.

“The worrying thing is The DPRK always disregards and irresponsibly any consideration for international flights or maritime safety.“Said a senior UN official.

While the National Aviation Administration of the DPRK stated on 8 October after the previous launch, that the operations did not pose a risk to civil aviation or the whole region, aircraft operators must assess the safety of their own flight operations.

“To meet this obligation, operators rely on coordination between air traffic service regulators, as well as the timely issuance of hazard information,” he explains.

‘Reaction Cycle of Action’

The Assistant Secretary-General reminded that the current meeting is for the ninth time this year the Council has met to discuss North Korea.

After his final briefing on October 5, he reiterated North Korea’s claim that its seven previous missile launches were all part of “tactical nuclear operation units”.

“While all involved are working to avoid unintended escalation, the continuity of missile launches and military exercises contributes to a negative action-reaction cycle”, Mr. Khiari emphasized.

To reduce the risk of miscalculation and reduce tensions in the region, he said it was “important” that communication channels be strengthened, “including inter-Korean and military-to-military.”

Security Council unity… is essential to de-escalate tensions – Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations

Calling for unity

Although the Secretariat remains in close contact with all parties, including North Korea, because of the potential risks associated with any military confrontation, the UN official stressed that the UN Secretariat Council must do all it can to prevent escalation.

“Unity in the Security Council is very important,” he said, adding that it “also creates an opportunity to seek turning points and sustained diplomatic engagement.”

Mr. Khiari personally drew attention to the worrisome humanitarian situation of North Korea.

“The United Nations system, in collaboration with international and humanitarian partners, stands ready to send staff and support to assist the Government of the DPRK in addressing its medical and humanitarian needs, including those needs related to COVID-19 pandemic,” he suggested.

In order to provide a prompt and effective response, the Assistant Secretary-General reiterated the call for “unhindered engagement of international staff and humanitarian supplies”.

He concluded by reiterating that “the unity of the Security Council on this issue is essential to de-escalating tensions, overcoming diplomatic stalemate and negative action-reaction cycles.”

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