Foreign
Minister Gerry Brownlee has condemned today’s test launch
of a ballistic missile by North Korea.
“North
Korea has now tested more than a dozen ballistic missiles
this year,” Mr Brownlee says.
“Like those
previous tests, today’s launch violates UN Security
Council Resolutions and is completely unacceptable.
“New Zealand has made clear its opposition to such
tests and I want to reiterate our condemnation of this type
of activity.
“Today’s missile landed near
Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone – about 370 kilometres
off the mainland. That’s about the same distance as
Wellington to New Plymouth – a very provocative and
dangerous move.
“I want to reiterate New
Zealand’s strong belief that North Korea needs to start
behaving responsibly and contribute to – instead of
threatening – the stability of the region.
“We
will continue to support sanctions and international efforts
to address this situation,” Mr Brownlee
says.
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