G7, allies condemn growing North Korea-Russia military ties

The G7 countries, along with New Zealand, Australia, and South Korea, have expressed serious concern over reports of North Korean (DPRK) military units being deployed to Russian territory.

A joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of these nations, published on the Italian government’s official website, strongly condemned the expanding military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, Caliber.Az reports.

“We condemn in the strongest possible terms the increasing military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including the DPRK’s export and Russia’s unlawful procurement of DPRK ballistic missiles in breach of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), as well as Russia’s use of these missiles and munitions against Ukraine.

DPRK soldiers receiving or providing any training or other assistance related to the use of ballistic missiles or arms is a direct violation of UN Security Council resolutions 1718, 1874 and 2270. We are also deeply concerned about the potential for any transfer of nuclear or ballistic missile-related technology from Russia to the DPRK in violation of the relevant UNSCRs. We urge the DPRK to stop providing assistance to Russia’s war of aggression.

We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to support Ukraine as it defends its freedom, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We are working with our international partners for a coordinated response to this new development,” the statement says.

By Vafa Guliyeva