Transcripts For CSPAN U.N. Security Council Meeting On North

Tillerson,f state talking about the north Korean Missile program, live with the representative from the united kingdom, mark feels speaking. They had multiple examples of rights,ns of citizens and in japan as well. Toay we meet yet again condemn the illegal and Dangerous Nuclear weapons program. Kim jongun claims he wants to be a responsible actor to bring prosperity. The actions exemplified by its violation of human rights and their program demonstrates precisely the opposite intent. Is increasingly destabilizing for us all. North korea has fired some 20 Ballistic Missiles this year. We have seen three three missile launches and to that are launched over the territory of japan. Andcouncil has unanimously appropriately decided to impose the strictest sanctions in a generation upon north korea. Our community of nations has shared our deep condemnation by taking these actions seriously. This has started to have an impact. We all want the responsibility of ensuring the sanctions are fully and properly implemented so they have the desired effect. Now that north korea arms steelers are discovering their , theyroutes are closed are struggling to process transactions for goods, the exports for manual labor are finding their contracts not being renewed. We must keep this pressure up, but increase it. We must share information and expertise to prevent them from using channels from evading sanctions. We must cap we strongly come and the work and will continue to actively escort them. We should be clear that the reason we have forced sanction is to force kim jongun to see that he hasnt choice of two paths. Lead his country to further poverty and isolation, and threatens not just North Koreans, but global security. He can and must choose to change course. He can choose to comply with Un Security Council resolution entering the community of lawabiding nations. This is the real path to security and prosperity for the north korean people. Can make this choice and we must all work here to persuade him to make the right choice. Mustessage to kim jongun be clear and united. For the wellbeing of your countrymen and the safety of your neighbors, you must change course. I hope that the north korean representative here today conveys the strong messages back. Must all work we together and use all of the diplomatic and economic tools to deliver this uncompromising message. , let us standirm fast to our values. The world looks to all of us here to defend our system of International Security for the sake of future generations of humankind, we must now rise to this challenge. Thank you for his statement. And now the representative to egypt. We have a strong condemnation of the activities of Nuclear Missilesof ballistic in violation of Security Council resolutions. This is based on egypts coptic commitment and the need to preserve the credibility of the regime. And the credibility of the Security Council. The need for all u. N. Organizations and the International Community to toisively address any threat the Nuclear Weapons regime without discrimination or double standards. Egypt iven that importance for to respect im being International Consensus is one of the most important pillars of the existing security regime. For the also a need Security Council to deal with any threat to this regime and any measures that stand in the way of and the consistent manner. Of thes also cognitive , thetions of the dprk Security Council resolutions, they constitute a threat to peace and security and the stability of northeast asia of friendly countries, mainly japan and the republic of korea. Therefore, he just continues to to seize anyprk violations and measures that contravene the Security Council resolutions, following the dprk it would lead to further , peace and security. We call on the dprk to go back and exceeded to a nonnuclear state. To bear their responsibilities in this respect. For thea sustainable troubling situations in the Korean Peninsula. This should provide for total elimination of Nuclear Weapons, and reaching sustainable peace between the two koreas in according to the provisions of the Security Council resolutions. And provide a favorable can end is so we this shows circle this vicious circle. At the time the Security Council only imposes additional without a political prospect for the solution. Leads to another international capacity. This is the first by the official since 2010. We will continue engagement is chances,e to maintain to reach a peaceful solution to the serious crisis that has a bearing on our security. In this respect we would like to bracing or this briefing on the outcome of this visit. We underscore the need for and theng engagement hope to reach a peaceful settlement that reaches the agreed upon provision for Nuclear Disarmament and bringing sustainable peace in the crimean Korean Peninsula. Thank you. Thank you for your statement. And now the representative of china. Mr. President , china firmly opposes the development of the dprk, in violation of the Security Council resolution. Keeping expanding military exercises, escalation on the Korean Peninsula to the extent of this spiraling out of control is not in anyones interest. Historical and current con text. The evolution of the korean and respected each others concerns but was possible to achieve results. And disregard the security of the other side. The Current Situation at the Korean Peninsula is mired in a which of top posturing hardly makes optimistic about its future. Not bee for peace must totally obliterated. There is still the possibility of negotiation. Concerned should and a judge the situation and take practical action. To put in action , and as unfavorable soon as possible. Texan only escalate tension, and are not helpful to the situation to the parties concerned. Parties concerned should exercise restraint. We should create favorable conditions. To act inssary accordance to the provisions of the resolutions come and approach an appropriate settlement. Adopted a series of resolutions on the dprk. They represent the common will and representty obligations that must be observed by all parties. Theserties must implement also pushntirety, and for a peaceful settlement through diplomatic and political means. , the impact one the livelihood of the people of the dprk sanctions without local additional to the council undermined the council. Sides toessary for all show their responsibility and obligations in earnest. The Current Situation on the installation installation oe peninsula, concern should work instead ofther engaging in mutual blaming. Committed to regime , note not for filling accelerating the reunification of the Korean Peninsula we help the u. S. Will turn these commitments into concrete actions. It is necessary to remain resumeed to peace and talks as soon as possible. The sentiment is that the solution the security concerns of all parties including the dprk. Ande is no military option resorts through force can only bring disastrous consequences to the pencil. Sanctions are not the end. Way totions are the decrease tension on the Korean Peninsula. Concerns will endeavor to turn the pressure of sanctions into the driving force of any negotiations. As a neighbor of the Korean Peninsula china has promoted denuclearization of the china does not want chaos on the Korean Peninsula. Thea tennis implemented as Council Resolutions on the dprk. China has made greater effort and paid i higher price than anyone else. It is irresponsible to challenge what china has done. In view of the situation on the peninsula china has put forward the suspension proposal of nuclear and suspension by the , andof military exercises the establishment of a piece mechanism. On the basis of this, noon the , the joint proposals of china and russia are practical and aimed at promoting the peaceful settlement of the peninsula and maintaining peace and stability. Mr. President , due to historical reasons, the Korean Peninsula is still in the shadow of the cold war. Cause for theot protection and issue of the Korean Peninsula. Rejectncern needs to and seek a forms, Peaceful Nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means of the Korean Peninsula on long term tranquility of northeast asia for the benefit of the people of the nation. We will continue to play a for this goal. Le thank you, mr. President. Thank you for your statement. To theive the floor representative of france. Ladies and gentlemen, i would like to think the jacobin japanese president for convening the meeting and thanked the secretarygeneral for his briefing. Concerned atply the worsening situation on the Korean Peninsula and by the significant risks that arise for our security. This year the north korean regime fired 20 Ballistic Missiles, three of them into continental and nuclear test on an unprecedented scale, and we have met 17 times, 12 times on an emergency basis. Is a threat toay our partners in the region and i that like to assure them our complete solidarity in the face of this unacceptable situation. Accumulationnted of action which is increasingly destabilizing has the hallmarks of a dangerous escalation. Andrisk is real and proven is already reached an elevated and increasing level. This is why in action and weakness are not options. France, action should be guided by three priorities. We will be clearsighted in the face of the seriousness of the situation. The progress of north korea in the nuclear area, including its ballistic capacity and probably in the chemical area as well, read has tainted situation. Now becomes threat a global threat and an immediate threat. Lets not be under any illusions, this is unprecedented and has no equivalent. The north korean regime has up to date shown no intention to reverse course and are marching ahead with its nuclear and Ballistic Program come and continues to flout its obligations and defy the council and thats to the detriment of its own population. That a dramatic situation for human rights in north korea is getting worse, and we heard about this at the beginning of this week, about thehumanitarian situation, north korean regime which is primarily responsible for this. In the light of this very dangerous and volatile situation, this is my second point. Our central line of action must be to stand firm. Because the dangerous downward spiral that north korea has engaged upon threatens the very foundations of our collective Security System and together we have a responsibility to preserve that. It is essential that we react to the testing of the nonproliferation regime and avoid any impunity that witness necessarily lead others into action. What is at stake is our ability own stability but stop the overturning of the strategic and asia, and beyond that, the strategic stability which is the stability for peace and security. This action should contain two. Reas to implement existing sanctions strictly and comprehensively in the face of the formidable inventiveness to circumnavigate and escape the effect of these decision. Everyone knows the implementation of sanctions seriously affects the. Ffectiveness of the action the correct implementation is the responsibility of all Member States beginning with these seated on this council. We must also react missile tonch methodically provocations in order to prevent further escalations and to preserve the north korean regime. If north korea continues to and notnctions to show reason, they will leave us with no other choice but to stand firm and strengthened sanctions. Sanctions are not a goal in themselves. It targets the regime for what it does and not for what it is. President , the third and final priority must be the potential for diplomacy to find a political solution. We have never closed the door to want themcontrary, we to come back to the table of negotiations on its nuclear and Ballistic Program that we are forced to state that given the stubbornness of north korea, only maximum pressure today can lead us to come back to the negotiations. Mr. President , france, of course, is in favor of a resumption of talks, but it is up to the north korean regime to give us clear indications that it is prepared to open the discussions and the sooner the better. France frances pressure that maximum enablebest lever to dialogue which in itself is the condition for a political solution. Everything will be seen as a sign of weakness. Y will be encouraged to things will get even more extreme. Simply, france calls on this council that is the best antidote in the risk of war and the best chance for us to open to dialogue and to a political solution that we all seek. Thank you. Thank you where statement. And now the representative of ethiopia. Thank you. We thank the japanese presidency for organizing this. Youre pleased to see presiding. Our minister would have been here today if it would not be for the council of ministers meeting. Both are due to take place over the coming days. We thanked the central secretarygeneral, and for this discussion today which was one of the issues during his visit to tokyo. We share his views. Has to repeat with the secretarygeneral has stressed. President , the disc concern missile for ballistic by the dprk. Missilesost of the fell into the Economic Zone and some flew over. The only country to ever suffer a Nuclear Attack is not difficult to realize how sensitive this issue is to the japan government. Nuclear and ballistic they pose great danger. There is no greater threat to peace and security at the moment that the Nuclear Catastrophe that is hanging over the Korean Peninsula. It does not require to be an expert of the area do know that independence would be limited. Wideningbility of its must be taken for granted. That is why every possible diplomatic effort must be made to avert this dangerous situation, which could potentially have devastating consequences for the region and the world at large, mr. President. It has become all the more apparent that there is no other option than a peaceful and diplomatic path to resolving the crisis on the Korean Peninsula. In this regard, priority should the andeasing avoiding the risk of miscalculation, including by the reopening of communication channels. None, we there are have no illusion that they dprk situation can be resolved anytime soon, but it is absolutely important that all toes take meaningful steps build the necessary trust that and consequences could pay the way for dialogue and negotiation to find a comprehensive and lasting solution to the dprk issue and achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Everybody agrees this is the key to preserving the peace and security for northeast asia. We very much welcome the visit to the dprk by the undersecretary general, the first visit by a female official of the United Nations since 2010. This is a small but important step in the right direction, and we very much appreciate the briefing that we received on the range of discussions we had with north korean officials, which we found extremely useful. What this visit has shown is that the engagement to the United Nations and particularly the secretarygenerals good offices could be helpful. We believe the various discussions he held might have contributed to a better understanding of the thinking in pyongyang and to devising a strategy of engagement to bring the dprk back to the negotiating table. Critical inview is the meantime. The full and petition of security counsel present cil resolutions is critical. Two creating conditions theing negotiation by development of programs for the dprk. This understanding we would like to put out the need to Pay Attention to the situation in the country. We hope the recent you an engagement with the dprk u. N. Engagement with the dprk will contribute to the population. This might contribute to raising the level of mutual confidence edges so much not in existence now. We welcome the presence at this meeting for the representative of the dprk. Finally, it is only through the unity of the council that we can avert the dangerous situation in the Korean Peninsula. It is only appropriate that at this critical juncture to focus on how to contribute to the further handset of the cooperation of members of the council, to ensure that denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. We should not lose hope on the possibility of achieving that goal. Thank you, mr. President. Mr. Kono i think the representative of ethiopia for his statement. I now give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation. Thank you very much, mr. President. Your excellency, minister, we welcome you as the president of the security say cap Security Council meeting. We thank the secretarygeneral on his reading of the situation around the Korean Missile<\/a> program, live with the representative from the united kingdom, mark feels speaking. They had multiple examples of rights,ns of citizens and in japan as well. Toay we meet yet again condemn the illegal and Dangerous Nuclear<\/a> weapons program. Kim jongun claims he wants to be a responsible actor to bring prosperity. The actions exemplified by its violation of human rights and their program demonstrates precisely the opposite intent. Is increasingly destabilizing for us all. North korea has fired some 20 Ballistic Missiles<\/a> this year. We have seen three three missile launches and to that are launched over the territory of japan. Andcouncil has unanimously appropriately decided to impose the strictest sanctions in a generation upon north korea. Our community of nations has shared our deep condemnation by taking these actions seriously. This has started to have an impact. We all want the responsibility of ensuring the sanctions are fully and properly implemented so they have the desired effect. Now that north korea arms steelers are discovering their , theyroutes are closed are struggling to process transactions for goods, the exports for manual labor are finding their contracts not being renewed. We must keep this pressure up, but increase it. We must share information and expertise to prevent them from using channels from evading sanctions. We must cap we strongly come and the work and will continue to actively escort them. We should be clear that the reason we have forced sanction is to force kim jongun to see that he hasnt choice of two paths. Lead his country to further poverty and isolation, and threatens not just North Koreans<\/a>, but global security. He can and must choose to change course. He can choose to comply with Un Security Council<\/a> resolution entering the community of lawabiding nations. This is the real path to security and prosperity for the north korean people. Can make this choice and we must all work here to persuade him to make the right choice. Mustessage to kim jongun be clear and united. For the wellbeing of your countrymen and the safety of your neighbors, you must change course. I hope that the north korean representative here today conveys the strong messages back. Must all work we together and use all of the diplomatic and economic tools to deliver this uncompromising message. , let us standirm fast to our values. The world looks to all of us here to defend our system of International Security<\/a> for the sake of future generations of humankind, we must now rise to this challenge. Thank you for his statement. And now the representative to egypt. We have a strong condemnation of the activities of Nuclear Missile<\/a>sof ballistic in violation of Security Council<\/a> resolutions. This is based on egypts coptic commitment and the need to preserve the credibility of the regime. And the credibility of the Security Council<\/a>. The need for all u. N. Organizations and the International Community<\/a> to toisively address any threat the Nuclear Weapons<\/a> regime without discrimination or double standards. Egypt iven that importance for to respect im being International Consensus<\/a> is one of the most important pillars of the existing security regime. For the also a need Security Council<\/a> to deal with any threat to this regime and any measures that stand in the way of and the consistent manner. Of thes also cognitive , thetions of the dprk Security Council<\/a> resolutions, they constitute a threat to peace and security and the stability of northeast asia of friendly countries, mainly japan and the republic of korea. Therefore, he just continues to to seize anyprk violations and measures that contravene the Security Council<\/a> resolutions, following the dprk it would lead to further , peace and security. We call on the dprk to go back and exceeded to a nonnuclear state. To bear their responsibilities in this respect. For thea sustainable troubling situations in the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. This should provide for total elimination of Nuclear Weapons<\/a>, and reaching sustainable peace between the two koreas in according to the provisions of the Security Council<\/a> resolutions. And provide a favorable can end is so we this shows circle this vicious circle. At the time the Security Council<\/a> only imposes additional without a political prospect for the solution. Leads to another international capacity. This is the first by the official since 2010. We will continue engagement is chances,e to maintain to reach a peaceful solution to the serious crisis that has a bearing on our security. In this respect we would like to bracing or this briefing on the outcome of this visit. We underscore the need for and theng engagement hope to reach a peaceful settlement that reaches the agreed upon provision for Nuclear Disarmament<\/a> and bringing sustainable peace in the crimean Korean Peninsula<\/a>. Thank you. Thank you for your statement. And now the representative of china. Mr. President , china firmly opposes the development of the dprk, in violation of the Security Council<\/a> resolution. Keeping expanding military exercises, escalation on the Korean Peninsula<\/a> to the extent of this spiraling out of control is not in anyones interest. Historical and current con text. The evolution of the korean and respected each others concerns but was possible to achieve results. And disregard the security of the other side. The Current Situation<\/a> at the Korean Peninsula<\/a> is mired in a which of top posturing hardly makes optimistic about its future. Not bee for peace must totally obliterated. There is still the possibility of negotiation. Concerned should and a judge the situation and take practical action. To put in action , and as unfavorable soon as possible. Texan only escalate tension, and are not helpful to the situation to the parties concerned. Parties concerned should exercise restraint. We should create favorable conditions. To act inssary accordance to the provisions of the resolutions come and approach an appropriate settlement. Adopted a series of resolutions on the dprk. They represent the common will and representty obligations that must be observed by all parties. Theserties must implement also pushntirety, and for a peaceful settlement through diplomatic and political means. , the impact one the livelihood of the people of the dprk sanctions without local additional to the council undermined the council. Sides toessary for all show their responsibility and obligations in earnest. The Current Situation<\/a> on the installation installation oe peninsula, concern should work instead ofther engaging in mutual blaming. Committed to regime , note not for filling accelerating the reunification of the Korean Peninsula<\/a> we help the u. S. Will turn these commitments into concrete actions. It is necessary to remain resumeed to peace and talks as soon as possible. The sentiment is that the solution the security concerns of all parties including the dprk. Ande is no military option resorts through force can only bring disastrous consequences to the pencil. Sanctions are not the end. Way totions are the decrease tension on the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. Concerns will endeavor to turn the pressure of sanctions into the driving force of any negotiations. As a neighbor of the Korean Peninsula<\/a> china has promoted denuclearization of the china does not want chaos on the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. Thea tennis implemented as Council Resolutions<\/a> on the dprk. China has made greater effort and paid i higher price than anyone else. It is irresponsible to challenge what china has done. In view of the situation on the peninsula china has put forward the suspension proposal of nuclear and suspension by the , andof military exercises the establishment of a piece mechanism. On the basis of this, noon the , the joint proposals of china and russia are practical and aimed at promoting the peaceful settlement of the peninsula and maintaining peace and stability. Mr. President , due to historical reasons, the Korean Peninsula<\/a> is still in the shadow of the cold war. Cause for theot protection and issue of the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. Rejectncern needs to and seek a forms, Peaceful Nuclear<\/a> issue through political and diplomatic means of the Korean Peninsula<\/a> on long term tranquility of northeast asia for the benefit of the people of the nation. We will continue to play a for this goal. Le thank you, mr. President. Thank you for your statement. To theive the floor representative of france. Ladies and gentlemen, i would like to think the jacobin japanese president for convening the meeting and thanked the secretarygeneral for his briefing. Concerned atply the worsening situation on the Korean Peninsula<\/a> and by the significant risks that arise for our security. This year the north korean regime fired 20 Ballistic Missiles<\/a>, three of them into continental and nuclear test on an unprecedented scale, and we have met 17 times, 12 times on an emergency basis. Is a threat toay our partners in the region and i that like to assure them our complete solidarity in the face of this unacceptable situation. Accumulationnted of action which is increasingly destabilizing has the hallmarks of a dangerous escalation. Andrisk is real and proven is already reached an elevated and increasing level. This is why in action and weakness are not options. France, action should be guided by three priorities. We will be clearsighted in the face of the seriousness of the situation. The progress of north korea in the nuclear area, including its ballistic capacity and probably in the chemical area as well, read has tainted situation. Now becomes threat a global threat and an immediate threat. Lets not be under any illusions, this is unprecedented and has no equivalent. The north korean regime has up to date shown no intention to reverse course and are marching ahead with its nuclear and Ballistic Program<\/a> come and continues to flout its obligations and defy the council and thats to the detriment of its own population. That a dramatic situation for human rights in north korea is getting worse, and we heard about this at the beginning of this week, about thehumanitarian situation, north korean regime which is primarily responsible for this. In the light of this very dangerous and volatile situation, this is my second point. Our central line of action must be to stand firm. Because the dangerous downward spiral that north korea has engaged upon threatens the very foundations of our collective Security System<\/a> and together we have a responsibility to preserve that. It is essential that we react to the testing of the nonproliferation regime and avoid any impunity that witness necessarily lead others into action. What is at stake is our ability own stability but stop the overturning of the strategic and asia, and beyond that, the strategic stability which is the stability for peace and security. This action should contain two. Reas to implement existing sanctions strictly and comprehensively in the face of the formidable inventiveness to circumnavigate and escape the effect of these decision. Everyone knows the implementation of sanctions seriously affects the. Ffectiveness of the action the correct implementation is the responsibility of all Member States<\/a> beginning with these seated on this council. We must also react missile tonch methodically provocations in order to prevent further escalations and to preserve the north korean regime. If north korea continues to and notnctions to show reason, they will leave us with no other choice but to stand firm and strengthened sanctions. Sanctions are not a goal in themselves. It targets the regime for what it does and not for what it is. President , the third and final priority must be the potential for diplomacy to find a political solution. We have never closed the door to want themcontrary, we to come back to the table of negotiations on its nuclear and Ballistic Program<\/a> that we are forced to state that given the stubbornness of north korea, only maximum pressure today can lead us to come back to the negotiations. Mr. President , france, of course, is in favor of a resumption of talks, but it is up to the north korean regime to give us clear indications that it is prepared to open the discussions and the sooner the better. France frances pressure that maximum enablebest lever to dialogue which in itself is the condition for a political solution. Everything will be seen as a sign of weakness. Y will be encouraged to things will get even more extreme. Simply, france calls on this council that is the best antidote in the risk of war and the best chance for us to open to dialogue and to a political solution that we all seek. Thank you. Thank you where statement. And now the representative of ethiopia. Thank you. We thank the japanese presidency for organizing this. Youre pleased to see presiding. Our minister would have been here today if it would not be for the council of ministers meeting. Both are due to take place over the coming days. We thanked the central secretarygeneral, and for this discussion today which was one of the issues during his visit to tokyo. We share his views. Has to repeat with the secretarygeneral has stressed. President , the disc concern missile for ballistic by the dprk. Missilesost of the fell into the Economic Zone<\/a> and some flew over. The only country to ever suffer a Nuclear Attack<\/a> is not difficult to realize how sensitive this issue is to the japan government. Nuclear and ballistic they pose great danger. There is no greater threat to peace and security at the moment that the Nuclear Catastrophe<\/a> that is hanging over the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. It does not require to be an expert of the area do know that independence would be limited. Wideningbility of its must be taken for granted. That is why every possible diplomatic effort must be made to avert this dangerous situation, which could potentially have devastating consequences for the region and the world at large, mr. President. It has become all the more apparent that there is no other option than a peaceful and diplomatic path to resolving the crisis on the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. In this regard, priority should the andeasing avoiding the risk of miscalculation, including by the reopening of communication channels. None, we there are have no illusion that they dprk situation can be resolved anytime soon, but it is absolutely important that all toes take meaningful steps build the necessary trust that and consequences could pay the way for dialogue and negotiation to find a comprehensive and lasting solution to the dprk issue and achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. Everybody agrees this is the key to preserving the peace and security for northeast asia. We very much welcome the visit to the dprk by the undersecretary general, the first visit by a female official of the United Nations<\/a> since 2010. This is a small but important step in the right direction, and we very much appreciate the briefing that we received on the range of discussions we had with north korean officials, which we found extremely useful. What this visit has shown is that the engagement to the United Nations<\/a> and particularly the secretarygenerals good offices could be helpful. We believe the various discussions he held might have contributed to a better understanding of the thinking in pyongyang and to devising a strategy of engagement to bring the dprk back to the negotiating table. Critical inview is the meantime. The full and petition of security counsel present cil resolutions is critical. Two creating conditions theing negotiation by development of programs for the dprk. This understanding we would like to put out the need to Pay Attention<\/a> to the situation in the country. We hope the recent you an engagement with the dprk u. N. Engagement with the dprk will contribute to the population. This might contribute to raising the level of mutual confidence edges so much not in existence now. We welcome the presence at this meeting for the representative of the dprk. Finally, it is only through the unity of the council that we can avert the dangerous situation in the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. It is only appropriate that at this critical juncture to focus on how to contribute to the further handset of the cooperation of members of the council, to ensure that denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. We should not lose hope on the possibility of achieving that goal. Thank you, mr. President. Mr. Kono i think the representative of ethiopia for his statement. I now give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation<\/a>. Thank you very much, mr. President. Your excellency, minister, we welcome you as the president of the security say cap Security Council<\/a> meeting. We thank the secretarygeneral on his reading of the situation around the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. There can be no doubt that currently we are living through one of the most acute and dramatic phases in the development of the situation on the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. It is possible to say without that peace in this region is subject to serious tasks and the threat of the increasing or the transition in the confrontation to a hot spot is very great. Rhetoric has led to a situation around world where people will wonder well there will be war or not. I just know in the conditions of misinterpreted steps could lead to lamentable confidences. Russia has observed with concerned the development of the situation in the region. Of course, we are united in our condemnation of the provocation of that Nuclear Missile<\/a> activity of pyongyang, which have taken a dangerous trend. The situation is unacceptable when the latest launch is made any prior notification from north korean territory, subjecting the lives of citizens to risk, including those who are transiting through the air and sea in the region. We reject this activity by which, which means confirms our support for the u. N. Section activity, which sanction activity, which we are implementing. We call on the north korean down their to wind programs and return to the n ofoliferation regime iaea as athe nonnuclear sake. Refrainhardly going to from its program while it feels a direct threat to it security. Evaluatesw pyongyang the widescale maneuvers and exercises like the United States<\/a> and its allies. President , on the International Sanctions<\/a> on dprk, we would like to convert our commitment to their implementation. Having said that. That, measures should not be an end to themselves but should be leading conversations. Diplomacy are not sanctions. Sanctions are not diplomacy. It is not diplomacy in a traditional sense. It is an extreme instrument of involving people what other methods have been just. There is a range of differences in other methods in all sanctions decisions the council fulfills, focusing instead on restrictions. Resulting the Nuclear Issue<\/a> is not possible just through pressure on pyongyang and through sanctions. Sanctions should not be used to stifle a country economically or include the humanitarian situation. This is the case to unilateral restrictions, which affect civilian sectors, which are not connected with the Nuclear Missile<\/a> program. These sanctions are the reason for the worsening Living Conditions<\/a> of the population. Unilateral limits which circumvent or add to what is being done to the Security Council<\/a> undermined the limitation of the decisions on the political settlement of the situation on the Korean Peninsula<\/a>, not to mention the damage being done to the legal interests of third countries. I would like to say to the distinguished representative that the north korean workers are not working in slave like conditions. They are working on the basis of an agreement with the dprk which guarantees their rights. Mr. Secretary of state, we very h hope that there will be that the u. S. Will be able to help the resolve to resolve the crisis on the north Korean Peninsula<\/a>. We have to recognize that the humanitarian exemptions that were identified are not working. This is being sent by the office of humanitarian officials in a briefing. The correspondence with banks in difficultas made it to procure food and goods for the economy from abroad, and also the financing of those u. N. Agencies working within the country. President , without question dprk s refusal to accept the resolutions are acceptable. We cannot allow any attempts to resolve these longstanding problems in the region just through military means. It is enough to look at the history of the korean war to understand what that would mean. Under current conditions, we call on the parties to not further escalate tensions, which accompanies the news cycles of reaction and counter reaction. There is a need to review the policy of mutual pressure and intimidation. It will not bring any results for it there is a need for comprehensive approach to resolving the situation. That denuclearization of the peninsula is impossible without the general normalization of military situations and refusing the increase of military infrastructure, including the deployment of u. S. Global Missile Defense<\/a> systems and without in the scale of maneuvers carried out with art the atmosphere of trust between the states in northeast asia. Recently we are seeing the reverse trend. 2 1 2 months of quiet from pyongyang were answered by washington and its allies by unscheduled and unprecedented in their scale maneuvers and exercises in october and december and also by the introduction of unilateral sanctions and classifying the country among state sponsors of terrorism. These steps force us to wonder about the sincerity of statements that to just there is an approach for a peaceful approach. , we call on parties to takes of 2d escalate the situation. It would be good to refrain from the planned latest military exercises. It goes without question the ongoing is pyongyang should finish its Missile Program<\/a>. We are ready for closer cooperation to fight a quick settlement to the issues on the Korean Peninsula<\/a> to the other possible means, through political and diplomatic means and through a mutually respectful dialogue. This was the aim behind the russian and chinese roadmap to settlement. We call on interested parties in a time of preparation and the holding of the Winter Olympics<\/a> in south korea to refrain from any kind of provocation or unconsidered initiative and use to aime to find a place political and dramatic settlement. In conclusion, i would like to ster who spoke your today. I would like to advise him when he speaks to the Security Council<\/a> and in his legend that he spoke about what happened in the ukraine, that he might want to actually keep the item on the agenda. Thank you. Mr. Kono i think the representative of the Russian Federation<\/a> for his statement. Now give the floor to the representative of kazakhstan. Thank you, i would like to thank that secretarygeneral for his report on this serious matter. The situation in north korea is an issue in which we all have positions. We do not want the expansion of the nuclear club and will not accept any aspirations to acquire Nuclear Weapons<\/a> by any state. A supporteras been of nonproliferation. This can be achieved to confidence building and fighting a diplomatic compromise aimed at building a mutually safe and peaceful coexistence. Secondly, the dprks reckless asions are recognized violations of the Security Council<\/a> resolutions. Allkhstan has experienced the consequences of Nuclear Tests<\/a> and stands for their prohibition in the 21st century. Unfortunately cannot to this day, we are still not able to achieve the ending of the force of the comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban<\/a> treaty, which could make the ending of full tests reality. Nuclearto outlaw testing in the modern world. The dprk should comply with the requirements of all resolutions. Only adherence to them can ease the sections regime imposed. It is in the interest of the government of north korea to engage in a substantial dialogue and resume the negotiation process to avoid preservers of all irreversible negative consequent is in this respect we commend to capitalize to capitalize on the u. N. Secretariat and the government of north korea to expand the opportunity for peaceful cooperation and diplomacy. It is expedient and further to generation of the difficult humanitarian situation in light of cuts of funding which can seriously affect the lives of ordinary citizens in the country. President , the Current Situation<\/a> on the Korean Peninsula<\/a> is the most tense and dangers than it has ever been before. We need to prevent all possible miscalculations and must try to reduce the risk of fiscal in the conflict. All sites should restrain sides shouldll refrain from negative actions. Meeting of this Security Council<\/a> is a signal to north korea that the nuclear path will not provide any guarantees for the security and wellbeing of its own people and of all others. Mr. President , the nonnuclear part of kazakhstan can serve as a practical guide for the dprk and other countries striving to obtain nuclear capability. We have built and strengthen our independence and gained under national respect by renouncing Nuclear Weapons<\/a>. My president demonstrated a itsolitical will to Nuclear Tests<\/a> in a time of radical transportation transformation of the world order. Every time it showed it was the right decision. Tillerson, forx mentioning at the last debate of the dprk in this very chamber. We call on the leadership of north korea to renounce its Nuclear Weapons<\/a> for the benefit of all. I think you. Mr. Kono i think the representative of the kazakhstan for his statement. I now give the floor to the representative of uruguay. I would like to begin by thanking you, minister, for presiding over our work today. Also to the secretarygeneral for his coverage of reaching. We share the concern of the japanese presidency of the Security Council<\/a>, and we think it is very opportune that the meeting has been organized today. This is particularly important at a time when the situation on the north Korean Peninsula<\/a> represents the greatest threat to International Peace<\/a> and security. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons, constitute a real and serious threat to International Peace<\/a> and security. These weapons must not be used by anyone and not under any circumstances. Uruguay insists on recalling that when it comes to disarmament and nonproliferation, it is the duty of all states to strictly respect their commitments in accordance with international npt and the the provisions of the United Nations<\/a> charter. Hasrous occasions, uruguay expressed its condemnation of nuclear test and the launching of illicit missiles carried out by north korea holistic missiles varied up by north korea. We will continue to do this if the country threatens with its behavior and continues to violate resolutions of the Security Council<\/a>. Uruguay once again calls upon north korea to abandon its in a complete, verifiable, and irreversible manner, ceasing all related activities, including the launching of Ballistic Missiles<\/a> with a listing technology. With ballistic technology. We urge them to return to the safeguards. The sanctions imposed have attempted to be the means to bring the north korean government to the negotiating table. Despite all the calls that have been issued by the International Community<\/a> to begin a dialogue, today it has not been possible to open up the door to negotiation, but it is this that is indispensable to deescalate the situation. The sanctions imposed on north korea must be implemented completely and ineffectively by all Member States<\/a>. At the same time, these must not have adverse effects on the population. This is why we are concerned with information received that sanctions could be having negative effects not intentional on the humanitarian situation in the country, and that is why we feel it would be appropriate to conduct a cautious analysis of them. Throughout our persistent vision as a non participation as a nonparticipating member of the Security Council<\/a> we have stated a position on this issue which supports all those initiatives aimed at dialogue. Solution tomilitary the problem in north korea. The solution for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula<\/a> has to be a peaceful one, achieved through negotiations in which leads to a political agreement between parties. It is towards this end that we must work without delay before it is too late, before we are forced to limit a disaster of devastating proportions. We are particularly appreciate tocent visit of the north korea which is a specific step in the right direction after an extremely proaligned prolonged hiatus. It is crucial to keep these channels of to medication open between the United Nations<\/a> and the government of north korea. This will make it possible to create the appropriate conditions for a resumption of negotiations. In order to do this, it will be necessary to address the interests and concerns of all parties to the issue. Aimed at, efforts generating trust between parties should be increased as members of the United Nations<\/a>. There is no alternative to dialogue. Thank you, mr. President. Mr. Kono i thank the representative of uruguay for his statement. I now give the floor to the representative of senegal. Thank you very much, mr. President. You forthanks organizing this debate and we are pleased to see the minister presiding over this debate on the issue of nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We also thank mr. Antonio guterres, the secretarygeneral of the United Nations<\/a>, or his statement, chest contributed to the debate. President , here we are yet again in this room to discuss nonproliferation in the democratic peoples republic of korea. Each time my country, senegal, has restated its firm condemnation for the number of acts of defiance that this country has perpetrated against the International Community<\/a> and against the Security Council<\/a> in particular. In particular, through its 17 launches of Ballistic Missiles<\/a> and also a sixth figure test in december. Nuclear test in december. The authorities presented this as a test of a Hydrogen Bomb<\/a> of a deal that has been unprecedented. Changer because with this new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile<\/a> launch on november 20, the dprk, having methodically continued its program with Nuclear Weapons<\/a> and four missiles, has shown more than ever its determination to acquire, if it has not already, military nuclear capacity. Senegal sees this as a grave threat to the nonproliferation regime, which could exacerbate the tensions that are already very high on the peninsula and also beyond. It also represents a serious threat not only for the population of the peninsula and the region, but also the security of air transport in this part of the world, which is heavily populated and also sees a lot of air traffic. In this context, the Security Council<\/a> has a serious challenge, because despite all the resolutions and sanctions and other measures that this body has taken, the democratic peoples republic of korea, far from abandoning its nuclear as farns, has gone as changeling the contents of this panel to examine the issue presented by its military program. The recently adopted resolutions 2371 and 2375 have not changed anything. The question arises, what more do we have to do to encourage this country to respect its International Commitments<\/a> in this area in a clear, verifiable, and irreversible fashion . To attempt to answer that question, my country, taking account of the fact that there could not be a military solution to the crisis, has called for a peaceful negotiated solution through an open and loyal dialogue. It also encourages the democratic peoples republic of korea to resume the place it unfortunately chose to leave when the six Party Negotiations<\/a> were taking place. Senegal has existed that they call on the dprk to respect its International Commitment<\/a> while stressing targeted measures that have been taken with good reason within the most recent Security Council<\/a> resolution on dprk to respond to the challenge presented to the Nuclear Missile<\/a> program, that those measures should be part of a strategy to encourage the parties to open dialogue for denuclearization of of thean peninsula Korean Peninsula<\/a> and do it with the support of the international committed, creating conditions for peaceful coexistence between the countries and peoples of the region. The Member States<\/a> should redouble their efforts and should fully meet their commitments made in different resolutions. It is the lack of genuine political will and also the lack of capacity among Member States<\/a> that can only facilitate the proliferation of wmds. Senegal is of the view that we should work to strengthen the authority of the byproliferation treaty making it universal and also by the spectacle other commitments previously made. We remain convinced that the of itsalization provisions, as well as resolution action to enforce the comprehensive test ban treaty, represent a decisive milestone towards genuine and complete disarmament. I thank you. Mr. Kono i think the representative of senegal for his statement. I thank the representative of senegal for his statement. I now give the floor to the representative of italy. Thank you. Allow me at the outset to thank you thank the japanese presidency for convening this important meeting as well as for his briefing. The visit to also pyongyang last week in support of the United Nations<\/a> efforts to establish a channel of communication with the north korean authority, also in order to reduce the risk of unintentional escalation. Mr. President , there could be no ambiguity of the current scenario. The deterioration over the past year is a direct consequence of the north korean regimes illegal activities. This threat is immediate and global in scope. We extend once again our full solidarity with the citizens of japan and south korea. And we cannot forget the plight of the people of north korea while the government divers energy and Diverse Energy<\/a> and resources to the development of illegal weapons of mass destruction. Mr. President , we have repeatedly seen how the dprks regime and provocation in missile capability has flared up tensions in the Korean Peninsula<\/a> and beyond. Constituting in our view one of the gravest threats to International Peace<\/a> and security we are facing today. Theseongly condemn activities and call on north korea to abide to its international obligations. We also call on the dprk to abandon the Nuclear Weapons<\/a> program and immediately adhere to the Nuclear Weapons<\/a> convention as called for in the resolution 2371. It is clear that a conflict in the Korean Peninsula<\/a> would be catastrophic for the region and for the world. This Council Response<\/a> therefore ,o the situation in the dprk forceful and effective. Three resolutions have provided for the most comprehensive set of sanctions in a generation. Weve also taken significant additional measures at the European Union<\/a> and national level. The procedure for the dprk ambassador jerome. The sanctions are meant to rome. The sections are meant to make the north korean regime realize that further provocation will lead to greater isolation. Second, to stop the dprk from exploiting that connected nature of the Global Economy<\/a> in order to fund its illegal weapons program. Third, to provide the necessary leverage in order to bring about the verifiable change in the therefore,cies, opening the way store a political solution based on complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization. And i wish to emphasize that this strategy will fully work met. If two conditions are first, full and comprehensive fermentation of the sanctions and limitation of the sections by the whole never shut, continued unity on the council of this issue. As chair of the 1718 sections committee, italy has worked to improve the limitations of sanctions throughout this year. Any challenge many challenges remain. A wide sanction regime requires constant interaction with Member States<\/a> to bridge information gaps. Many countries faced capacity challenge. Theres also an issue related to. Iming this may create opportunities for evading them. There is also why it is crucial. O reports on china while we have seen a steady increase over the last year, there is room for improvement. Let me underline the urgency of submitting implementation reports by all Member States<\/a> for all dprk sanctions resolutions. Reiterate thatto sanctions are not meant to have unintended negative consequences on the humanitarian situation in the country which continues to be a matter of serious concern, while bearing in mind that it is bearsrk regime that primary responsibility for improving the likelihood of its people. We continue to engage with all relevant stakeholders on this issue, and i chaired last week the productive sanctions Committee Meeting<\/a> on the humanitarian situation. In this context, we renew our appeal to humanitarian access to make full use of the relevant existing exemptions provided for in the various secret counsel relations and at the same time we believe that a more timely interaction between the you and agencies and the committee u. N. Agencies and the 1718 committee could go a long way to preventing ossicles providing obstacles. Thank you, mr. President. Mr. Kono i think the representative of italy for his statement. I now give the floor to the representative of bolivia. You very much, minister. Bywould like to begin welcoming you hear today to the Security Council<\/a> to preside over our work. He would like to thank the secretarygeneral, antonio guterres, for his briefing. Country,as a pacifist dialogue, the culture of dialogue, and the right to peace, in cooperation with peoples with full right to sovereignty and diplomacy between their peoples. Our constitution prohibits the manufacture and use of chemical, biological and Nuclear Weapons<\/a> on bolivian territory. Zone in thehe first world that declared itself free of Nuclear Weapons<\/a> to the treaty on the prohibition of such weapons in latin america and the first and as region to declare itself a zone of peace, we urge this example be replicated in other areas. Mr. President , in this regard bolivia expresses its most firm and genetic energetic condemnation of the logic of Ballistic Missiles<\/a> as well as the tests carried out by the dprk and we would call upon this country to abandon its nuclear and Ballistic Missile<\/a> program in a complete and verifiable and irreversible manner and comply with the provisions of the Security Council<\/a> resolutions and returned to the nonproliferation treaty. We would point out the importance of adherence to the United Nations<\/a> charter, according to which the Security Council<\/a> is the only legal body that can take the measures necessary and orderly to maintain or reestablish International Peace<\/a> and security. In this way, ruling out any unilateral action. This is why we reject any act of provocation or implementation of the unilateral sanctions because these not only constitute a fragrant flagrant violation of International Law<\/a>, but because they undermine the efforts and the work of multilateral organizations such as our own. It is to extend the jurisdiction an internal legislation of one state to another, while eating the principles of equality, sovereignty, territorial integrity of states. This is why we urge all parties involved to avoid increasing escalation ofn rhetoric and call for an end to the spiral of covered vision the threats of the use of armed force. It must be understood there can be no military solution to the situation on the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. Mr. President , the sanctions imposed in resolutions adopted by this council should not be an end of themselves. They should serve as an opportunity to bring the parties to the negotiating table to resume dialogue and achieve a peaceful, diplomatic, and solution. Uation the Security Council<\/a> has approved three resolutions, which are affecting the population with possible humanitarian consequence. We believe as it is stated in these resolution, it is not only mrs. Urge work in the meant the sanctions, but also to approach dialogue. Also to resume the six party talks. This is essential. Here we reiterate our support the Chinese Initiative<\/a> and on the other hand all caps joyoint all types of exercises joint exercises should be seized. We reiterate our situation for the russian chinese proposal and proposals the only designed to resolve the situation. Also to establish the mechanisms for dialogue, we would highlight ofir recent visit to dprk to minister Jeffrey Feldman<\/a> the country and hope these channels of communication that to be established will remain open to initiate a dialogue without preconditions and to build mutual trust. Finally, my delegation like to state we are meeting at a time of great tension globally. With regard to the situation on the north Korean Peninsula<\/a>, we feel it is important to begin dialogue that will give rise to stability in the region and achieve just and lasting peace. I thank you. Mr. Kono i think the representative of the state of both visible of bolivia for his statement. The representative of the ukraine has asked for the floor to make a further statement. i wanted toarov address what the russian representative has just said. Addressingbout different issues. Basically, towards russia breaking the budapest amendment legal andnds of illegal commitments, which contributed to the situation where we are now. And the moment i would listen to your presentation, mr. It is a narrative of the scene we havent russia. Have in russia. State, one smaller big state, and the difference is actually on this scale. To reiterate one point, which is for me is twisted, irresponsible, and mindblowing logic. The representative from russia has said basically north Korea Nuclear<\/a> and Missile Program<\/a> russia were having military drilling, the most fundamental in scale this year. Goals and scale. Following russian logic, i should now call for my country to become nuclear and develop Missile Program<\/a>. Shows the hall irresponsible logic that could trigger nuclear war in the world tomorrow. I believe we have to stop trying to find any kind of excuses for this. This is my fundamental point. I wanted to use this opportunity to make this point again. The representative of Russian Federation<\/a> has asked for the floor to make a statement. I give him the floor. I will be very brief. Im not going to get into a ukrainian on what the delegate said. They have the opportunity to see the lack of respect of the ukrainian delegation to the urine and other Member States<\/a>. K i think the rumor than the representative of the Russian Federation<\/a> for his statement. I give the floor to the vice minister for the Foreign Affairs<\/a> of the republic of korea. President , thank you very much for convening this meeting and the opportunity to speak to the council. Theso thank secretarygeneral for his breathing. Let me start by rewinding the clock to december 2016. The council had adopted 2231 inon 2270 and response to north koreas fourth and fifth nuclear test with the hope that this would change the behavior of north korea. However, fast forwarding to december 2017, the situation has further interior rated. Deteriorated. North korea has conducted yet another nuclear test and launched 20 Ballistic Missiles<\/a> this year. To be fair, the international furthery responded by thetioning and implementing Security Council<\/a> resolutions well not losing sight of the dialogues. Resume these endeavors, however, have not been enough to bring north korea back to the negotiation denuclearization. Mr. President , just over a couple weeks ago, north korea launched its most advanced Ballistic Missile<\/a> with intercontinental range. North korea claimed afterwards to have achieved the conclusion of its state nuclear program. North korea is indeed in the final stages of nuclear up where weaponization. If completed, it will fundamentally alter the Security Landscape<\/a> in the region and beyond. Commanders point out that tensions inavate the already heavily militarized theon and further risk proliferation of Nuclear Weapons<\/a> to rogue states and other actors. To fractureatens the foundational Nuclear Nonproliferation<\/a> regimes and inflict lasting harm on its own people. The International Community<\/a>, more so than ever, must grasp the urgency of the north korean threat and find ways to halt its program andpon bring it back to the path of denuclearization. Mr. President , what matters more now is not a mere assessment of the north korean threat, but rather are united will and firm action against this regime. Is waging a battle of wills against the International Community<\/a>. As ants to be recognized Nuclear Weapons<\/a> state on its own terms and conditions. Our answer should be absolutely not. We should not be coursed by north koreas continuing provocation but rather uphold our principles while firmly responding to its reckless behaviors. We should notme, be provoked into conflict, nor should we shut the doors of dialogue and peace. Our common goal is the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of north korea in a peaceful manner. In this context i would like to 2018score that the pyeongchang winter Olympic Games<\/a> should be a winter for peace. My government urges north korea to attend the games and seize this opportunity for dialogue. North korea is also waging a battle of actions against the International Community<\/a>. Time and again north korea has found and taken advantage of the loopholes in the Council Resolutions<\/a>. North korea has preyed on the weakness of the International Community<\/a>. The sanctions are not an end of themselves and are not meant to bring down north korea but to bring it to the negotiation ,able for denuclearization however we are to bring the unwilling North Koreans<\/a> back to the table. Caps gapsin all identified in the resolutions. We deeply appreciate the acting efforts of the 17 and 18 committee. The International Community<\/a> has made some progress, including the restriction in oil supply, the export ban on north koreas key products, and provisional overseas work authorization. Even those with longstanding relations with north korea, have joined these efforts. Of record high number implementation reports for 2231 arens 2270 and the regarding the north korean threat. Race againstur north korea, we need to do more, way more. Tacticsreas evasive are becoming more sophisticated, and this regime continues to exploit all week links. Rea hasublic of nortko been working with its partners to identify attempts to avoid to illegally imported oil. Let me emphasize that none of us should become that weak link. None of us should condone groups and individuals who assist north koreas defiance against this council. In this regard, sharing best practices against north koreas evasive tactics would be helpful in closing the loopholes. President , i began my remarks by recalling how we ended the year 2016 and have north korea defiantly continued in series of provocations 2017. We cannot afford to sit again at the end of 2018 and feel as if of 2017,eja vu regretting our business as usual approach. The Council Members<\/a> and International Community<\/a> must redouble their efforts to ensure a complete implementation of sanctions and apply as much pressure as necessary until north korea returns to the negotiation table with their sincere willingness for denuclearization. With a sense of urgency we should make north korea perceive without a doubt that it will pay heavily for its provocations, that it will never be accepted as a Nuclear Weapons<\/a> state, and that dialogue for denuclearization is the only viable option. Korea reaffirms its commitment to achieve the denuclearization of north korea and the establishment of Permanent Peace<\/a> on the Korean Peninsula<\/a>. We will work with all countries to defend. Thank you. His excellency mr. Cho for his statement. Now give before to be representative of the democratic peoples republic of korea. President , and my ongest possible terms during december this year and instigated by the United States<\/a> is now making use of its opportunity by the Security Council<\/a> of the dprk. , have to mention about that the meeting today is not other u. S. Being terrified achievedpublic being the cause of state Nuclear Force<\/a> through our great november event. That if a nonproliferation issue is to be justiced, the cause of totalhe u. S. Proliferation must the inernization and hindering every way the denuclearization of the middle eastern supply of plutonium and seeks every opportunity to produce Nuclear Weapons<\/a>. Our possession of nuclear individual for defensive initiative to defend the u. S. Dence from. Uclear facilities u. S. Is the one there is no country like the reachor continuing its with Nuclear Weapons<\/a>. Years is running through the modernization of its Nuclear Weapons<\/a>. It is already belonged to the outside as the u. S. Is not stuck eating modern 4000 nuclear ,arheads in its arsenals nowear bombs, and is planning to consume for its Nuclear Weapons<\/a> maintenance and. Odernization u. S. Is neither in nuclear proliferation. It is disconcerting to see the exerciserity council in keeping the lifeline in its activities approach with each mission to pressure International Peace<\/a> and security. Ignoring to bring the and the the provocation exercise on the table of the graphic ofst u. S. The dprk joined military securitywith peace and of the peninsula and the world times froming for 11 the year 2015 requesting today the issue for suchn the contrary the unive to the last Security Council<\/a> has adopted 11 sanction resolutions against my our asnouncing International Peace<\/a> and security. We have already mentioned the fact that unfairness, double standard, and the Security Council<\/a>. Clarified are entirely for the 70 and territorial integrity from the ,. S. Nuclear blackmail policy ensure the peaceful life of the poses to any region as long as the interests of the to be for each mission as security principal, and it is according to the rules of the u. N. Chapter exercise of self april assembly adopted on first, 2013, affects the system and others in maintaining and ly guarantee any time of any kind of technology that is nuclear. There is no single case of our nuclear trepidation up to the moment. [indiscernible] the powerful Nuclear States<\/a> and principal a position of ite in the case that is thrown in the most sacrificed away. In the proposal of the preposition the in nuclear [indiscernible] anyill march forward and anyear gary and nuclear made in funds. [indiscernible] thank you. I thank the representatives representativeic correa for his statement. Up korea for a statement. He has asked with a floor to make a further statement. I get the floor to mr. Rex tillerson. Tillerson thank you. I would like to take a moment to respond of the statements of the representative. First, i think we have heard all these before from this government. There is no doubt to the pursuit of a Nuclear Arsenal<\/a> is in violation of International Law<\/a> and directly challenges the nonproliferation regime and threatens International Peace<\/a> and security. This body has made this point for well over a decade now. The International Community<\/a> condemns north koreas pursuit of a Nuclear Arsenal<\/a> and we will never accept a nuclear north korea. The dprks unlawful backs cannot be ignored nor explained away. The dprk must be held accountable for its actions. In that regard, any notion that the source of tensions on the peninsula are the fault of no one party, there is but one party that is carried out in legal detonation of nuclear devices. There has been one party that continues to launch intercontinental Ballistic Missiles<\/a> in violation of u. N. Resolutions. Threatening Civil Aviation<\/a> security because launches are undertaking with no notification. There is but one party that has punished and with that is the kid regime in north korea kim regime in north korea. They are responsible for these and they alone can solve these tensions. I think mr. Tillerson for mr. State i thank tillerson for a statement. I shall make concluding remarks in my capacity as the minister of the Foreign Affairs<\/a> of japan. Has devoted itself to create a country respecting human rights and abiding by the ine of law and support piece the asiapacific region. Walked as aan has peaceloving nation will not change in the future and contribute to the peace and prosperity of the world more than ever before. In our meeting today, we have condemned in the strongest term that acts of provocation by north korea in violation of relevant u. N. Resolutions. We months again made it clear we once again made it clear the International Community<\/a> will never accept a Nuclear Armed<\/a> north korea. I call on Member States<\/a> to implement the relevant Security Council<\/a> resolutions and maximize National Pressure<\/a> on north korea in order to realize a denuclearize Korean Peninsula<\/a>. This month, japan will leave the Security Council<\/a>. However, we will continue to cooperate closely with the remaining and incoming members, as well as nonSecurity Council<\/a> members so that the north korean issue will be properly addressed in the council. I resume my function as a president to counsel. The representative of republic of korea has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I give the floor to his excellency. Thank you, mr. President. To president , i am compelled reply to north koreas truly regrettable augments and as shown in debt multiple u. N. Security Council Resolutions<\/a>, the International Community<\/a> has repeatedly made clear that it did not recognize north korea as a Nuclear Weapons<\/a> state in any case. North korea must stop provocations and sincerely return to dialogue for denuclearization. Hopefully, north korea will recognize this is the only path to a stable future. Thank you. Namesre are no more inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting is adjourned. [indiscernible chatter] we have more Live Programming<\/a> coming your way in about one hour and 15 minutes. Jeff sessions will hold a News Conference<\/a> on the justice departments efforts to reduce violent crime, expected to start around 2 00 eastern, live on cspan. U. S. Capitol today, the house and senate not in session. The house comes in for a late afternoon, 5 30, pro forma session. They save the final version of tax report will be filed to make public online at that point. They have to line out remaining details, including marco rubios concerns on child tax credit. Our capitol hill producer says the bill that came through the house was 429 pages. 468 pages in the senate. In the final version 503 pages. Cspan recently sat down with the senior white house adviser for strategic communications. She talked about her fathers imprisonment in cuba growing up in miami and the president ial vote recounts in florida. You can see the conversation tonight at 8 00 eastern on cspan. We will take you back live to the United Nations<\/a>. We expect to hear from some members of the Security Council<\/a>. They have wrapped up their meeting on with korea, hearing from secretary of state rex tillerson, among others from other nations. We will stay here live as we wait for reaction to todays meeting. We are live at the United Nations<\/a>. The Security Council<\/a> has wrapped up their meeting. This is seated press reporting secretary tillersons comments like this, saying, americas top diplomat step back with talks the north korea, telling Nuclear Armed<\/a> nation must earn the right to negotiate with the United States<\/a>. Rex tillerson stec duration before the u. N. Security declaration before the human Security Council<\/a> marked a themsal after discussing earlier this week. We will show you that later in a program and you can see it on her website at www. Cspan. Org. Our life coverage will include the attorney general at 2 00 p. M. Eastern to talk about efforts to reduce violent crime. The house gavels and at 5 30 with the short pro forma session ahead of what should be the last legislatively of the year for the house and senate next week, but the number of take issues to take up. We appreciate secretary geter ierrezments gut comments. Trump identified north korea as the biggest threat and 11 months later, not much has changed. If anything, the situation has worsened. Recentwake of the most north Korea Nuclear<\/a> missile ed by one of which was not others as a threat to security, but the disregard north korea has, not just for the United States<\/a> view on this, but the entire national community, i think that was expressed by the members of the Security Council<\/a> today. We simply cannot continue to accept the progress of marco reus program, but we will maintain the Pressure Campaign<\/a> and we undertake efforts to increase the effectiveness of the Pressure Campaign<\/a> through the sanctions regime in compliance with the sanction regime, as well as unilateral actions on the part of many tontries to send the message north korea through diplomatic steps, as well as economic steps but we do not accept the pathway you are on. Campaign will cause north korea to alter its course, we examined whether this truly will lead to a more secure more security for the regime and whether it is possible for them to sustain an economy if they continue the path they are on. We will continue our diplomatic efforts. Those options remain open until other things may foreclose the diplomatic options. With that, i will stop there and take a couple of questions. We heard a lot this morning about north korea. I would like to ask about myanmar. Two journalists were arrested and their whereabouts are unknown. What is the u. S. Government doing to pressure myanmar for the release and is the u. S. Considering further sanctions on myanmar . Our local representatives in myanmar at the representative at the embassy are expressing our concerns over the individuals, demanding their Immediate Release<\/a> or information around her disappearance. We are continuing to examine the circumstances around the events that led to the 5 migration of people out of myanmar and have identified one individual and we are examining other individuals to hold responsible for targeted sanctions from the u. S. How important is the free press in myanmar . In becoming a viable democracy and we went myanmars democracy to succeed. We know it is a process they need to work through. This crisis is a test, that they will be able to affect a successful journey to democracy. Thatu previously said talks with north korea is regime agreeing to give up its the listed capabilities. On tuesday, he said that wasnt realistic. Today, you did not mention the issue, does it remain a precondition for the United States<\/a>, and are you and President Trump<\/a> on the same page on whether and when to engage in tough talk . Secretary of state tillerson theres a question between the pursuit of the policy and the president has been clear we are going to leave this campaign, unite the International Community<\/a> and keep the pressure as much as we can and increase it where possible. Recently, the president called president xi and asked him to cut off supplies to north korea to increase this pressure. That is intended to lead to diplomatic talks. The president has been clear. Militarily, we will be prepared should something go wrong and our military is prepared. With respect to the talks, we are not going to accept preconditions. You have heard others call for freeze for freeze. We do not accept a freeze peripheries or any relapsing that the sanctions regime as a precondition of talks or humanitarian resistance, so we will not accept preconditions for these talks. As i indicated, our communication challenge channels remain open. North korea knows they are open. They know what the door is. 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