United Nations, on 8 February. / Corr. Oleg Zelenin TASS /. To DPRK rocket launch with the satellite led to a natural reaction of the UN Security Council. At the end of an emergency meeting convened on Sunday, the US and Japan, diplomats unanimously resolved to speed up work on a resolution calling for tougher sanctions against Pyongyang.
As reminded journalists chairing the Security Council Venezuelan diplomat Rafael Ramirez, in January following the DPRK’s nuclear test, the Council members expressed readiness to accept significant sanctions measures in response to the provocative actions of the North Korean leadership. “In accordance with this obligation and the seriousness of this latest violation of the Security Council promptly adopt a new resolution with such measures in response to these dangerous and flagrant violations”, – the diplomat said. He said that the document can be prepared and approved in the coming days.
No hint of military action
Leaving the Security Council Chamber, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN Vitaly Churkin agreed on the need tightening sanctions against Pyongyang, but warned that they should not lead to a collapse in the country. In addition, he pointed out that the document should be no hint of a possible military solution to the DPRK nuclear issue.
«We believe that the resolution should be worthy of the Security Council, must be weighty, but its adoption It should not lead to some kind of humanitarian collapse in North Korea, to economic collapse in North Korea. Of course, should not be a question that even the hint mentioned any military action in order to solve this problem “, -. The diplomat said on the basis of an emergency Security Council meeting
Vitaly Churkin expressed regret that the authorities in Pyongyang “went to such hasty action,” which, according to him, not only harm Korea’s national interests, but also “not going to benefit the region and the world.” “So, unfortunately, we have to take one another sanctions resolution against North Korea,” – said the diplomat
More tough response
At the end of the two-hour meeting of the cameras out US permanent representatives. , South Korea and Japan, the promise of which was clear – the rocket launch is a regional and global threat, and this step should not be left unanswered by the UN Security Council
«We must make serious consequences on the part of the Security Council.. Recent DPRK offenses require that our response was even tougher, “- said the US Permanent Representative Samantha Power. She expressed the hope that the resolution, which had been accompanied by intense negotiations between Washington and Beijing, will be adopted “as soon as possible».
«We hope that China, as well as all members of the Board, see the seriousness of the threat to the regional and international peace and security and is aware of the importance of hard, unprecedented measures that will open up new opportunities, “- said the diplomat
Existing sanctions have failed
In turn, the Permanent Representative of South Korea About. Jung acknowledged that the existing sanctions, are entered in several stages, proved ineffective and “could not prevent North Korea continue to develop nuclear weapons and missiles.” “This sanctions regime fell,” – said the diplomat. He expressed confidence that additional restrictive measures are necessary. “This regime should be strengthened and be effective enough to stop North Korea,” – said Oh Joon
The Permanent Representative of Japan Motohide Yosikava also stressed the need for “a strong Security Council resolution,” pointing out that. North Korea’s actions threaten peace and security in the region.
Diplomats still prefer not to talk openly about how you can still strengthen the sanctions regime against North Korea, which already has no parallel in history. As explained by the permanent representative of the Russian Federation, “there are still thinkers who can come up with very serious sanctions.” At the same time, he again warned that overly harsh measures “may have a very serious humanitarian and economic consequences” and lead to “complete international isolation of North Korea.” “We believe that it is unnecessary,” – he said
According to the diplomat on condition of anonymity, one of the Western countries, the United States sought to Security Council sanctions have spread beyond North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs.. In particular, it is proposed to introduce restrictive measures against the country’s banking system, which does not suit China.
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It is not known, discussed whether for a UN Security Council closed-door question of possible deployment in South Korea US missile defense system, but after the meeting, this topic has attracted attention of journalists. Permanent representative of the three countries have attempted to assure that such a system would be aimed solely at deterring threats from North Korea. Meanwhile, in Moscow and Beijing has expressed concern about a possible increase of US military presence in Southeast Asia.
«The announcement of the THAAD system and the decision to start negotiations on the feasibility of this system was made in the context of the constant threat to security of the Republic of Korea, our Japanese friends, the entire region and beyond, up to the United States “- says Samantha Power
« She (ABM system) defensive in nature.. Nobody should worry about in this regard “, – said, in turn, is a South Korean permanent representative. He stressed that the system is intended only to contain the threat posed by North Korea – “the only country that has been developing nuclear weapons in the XXI century.” “The international community will never accept it,” – the diplomat said
Care of China
Despite inquiries of journalists, permanent representative of China’s Liu Jieyi was laconic.. Before the start of the Security Council meeting, he said that Beijing is “very concerned” DPRK behavior, and expressed willingness to work with other Security Council members on the responses.
After the end of the session, he urged to avoid the escalation of tensions on the Korean peninsula, and stressed the need for dialogue and return to the six-party talks. RF Permanent Representative agreed on the need of renewal, but noted that the situation is unlikely.
Security Council Resolutions 1718, 1874, 2087 and 2094 prohibits Pyongyang any activity related to nuclear technology, and also with the development of ballistic missiles. However, the DPRK authorities refuse to comply with the ban on launching long-range missiles, because, in their view, violates the sovereign right of States to use outer space for peaceful purposes. Meanwhile, the chairman of the UN Security Council on Sunday stressed that “any North Korean missile launch using ballistic technology”, even for the purpose of the satellite output, “contributes to the development of nuclear weapons delivery vehicles and is a serious violation of Security Council resolutions»
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