The U. N. Security Council convened an emergency meeting Wednesday to address North Korea’s latest test-firing of ballistic missiles in violation of U. N. re
NEW YORK – The U. N. Security Council convened an emergency meeting Wednesday to address North Korea’s latest test-firing of ballistic missiles in violation of U. N. resolutions.
The move came a day after the 15-member council “strongly condemned” the test, carried out Monday morning local time, as a “grave violation” of Pyongyang’s international obligations.
“The most important thing of course is to reduce tension and also to get on the track of dialogue, to seek progress in denuclearization and also to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula,” Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Liu Jieyi told reporters just prior to the meeting.
Japanese Ambassador Koro Bessho said the missile launch is “totally unacceptable,” noting it is important the Security Council “discuss this and try to think through about what further actions to take.
