Italy firmly condemns the repeated ballistic missiles tests by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Italy firmly condemns the repeated ballistic missiles tests by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including the recent launch of a ballistic missile of intermediate-range. These actions confirm DPRK’s aim to diversify and expand its ballistic missile capabilities. We urge the DPRK to refrain from further provocations, which undermine regional as well as international peace and security, and to take concrete steps towards a complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization. In this respect, Italy calls on Pyongyang to pursue diplomacy and dialogue and to comply with relevant UNSC Resolutions. Italy continues to support the full implementation of the international sanctions regime, encouraging the international community to do the same.