Statement on the nuclear test conducted on 09 September 2016 by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia expresses its grave concern over the nuclear test conducted on 09 September 2016 by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) which is clearly in violation of the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions and could further deteriorate the already volatile situation in the Korean Peninsula.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia reaffirms the importance of peace and security in the Korean Peninsula and reiterates its full support for the denuclearization of this region for the sake of peace, security and stability and strongly urges DPRK to comply with all relevant UNSC Resolutions.

Phnom Penh 12 September 2016