China Calls For Diplomacy in North Korea Nuclear Test

Beijing has condemned North Korea´s testing of a nuclear bomb but called for calm and the need to use diplomacy to deal with the consequences of such a test. North Korea conducted the test a few days ago.

US President Barak Obama and other world leaders have condemned the actions of North Korea and called on the UN Security Council for stronger sanctions against North Korea.

It goes without saying that the already difficult efforts at engaging North Korea in diplomacy talks about its nuclear ambitions will be made even more difficult after such an action. Its neighbours have expressed serious concerns about North Korea´s actions. South Korea has called it a disappointed and a threat to regional peace whilst Japan described it as absolutely impermissible.

The UN Security Council is said to be deliberating on what will be an appropriate action to take against North Korea.

Chris K Dankwa 
[Published 25 May 09 for DiplomacyWatch.Com ]
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