North Korea – Firing of a ballistic missile (20 February 2023)

France condemns in the strongest terms the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on 18 February, as well as the firing of short-range ballistic missiles on 20 February. It reiterates its deep concern in the face of North Korea’s continuation of its nuclear and ballistic programmes, which represents a serious threat to regional stability and international security. It urges North Korea to comply immediately with its international obligations and embark on the complete, verifiable and irreversible abandonment of its nuclear and ballistic programmes.

As the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs emphasized at a G7 meeting in Munich last Saturday, France is fully mobilized with its partners to ensure the implementation of the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.