The Federal Government has expressed concern over the recent missile launch carried out by North Korea.
Nigeria urged the North Korean authorities to comply with the United Nations Security Council resolutions relating to ballistic missile program and return to the six-party talks.
A statement issued by the ministry of foreign Affairs said the Nigerian government is concerned by the recent missile launch by North Korea on Sunday, February 7.
The statement reads: The Federal Government of Nigeria is concerned by the recent missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday, February 7, 2016.
“It must be restated that Nigeria has consistently called upon the government of North Korea to abide by the extant United Nations Security Council resolutions and not to take any action that will jeopardize peace and security in the Korean peninsula and the world in general.
“UN security council resolution 1718 requires North Korea to suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile program. Nigeria would therefore like to see North Korea comply with this and other relevant council resolutions.
“Nigeria supports the commitment of the United Nations Security Council and member states of the UN in working towards a diplomatic and political solutions leading to the full demilitarization of the Korean peninsula.
“While we reaffirm our support for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and strong commitment to nuclear non-profile ration and disarmament, the Federal Government encourages North Korea to return to the six-party talks.”
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