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UN Security Council adopts statement on DPRK launch
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-04-14 08:45 UNITED NATIONS -- The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a presidential statement on the recent launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying it is "in contravention of Security Council resolution 1718" and urging the early resumption of the six-party talks.
The council called for the "early resumption" of the six-party talks and "a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the situation." The council also agreed to "adjust the measures imposed" in resolution 1718, which included asset freeze and arms embargo. The text was agreed upon Saturday by the five permanent members of the Security Council -- Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States -- and Japan after days of intense negotiations at the UN headquarters. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the statement, saying it "sends a unified message of the international community" on the launch. Ban hopes the council's unified response "will pave the way for renewed efforts towards the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues in the region," said a statement issued by Ban's press office.
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