DPRK: Statement During Security Council AOB
Kenya's national statement, delivered by Ms. Jayne Toroitich, Political Coordinator
I thank ….for his/her brief on the current situation in the Korean Peninsula.
Mr President, Kenya reiterates its condemnation of the flagrant violation, by the DPRK, of the United Nations Security Council resolutions prohibiting the test-launching of missiles using ballistic technology.
Last Saturday's launch is the latest of a series of unnecessary, incendiary acts in the Korean Peninsula which have the potential of causing an escalation. A flare up is what the region and that the international community at large can least afford, more so at this moment. Consequently, we call on members of the Council to seize this opportunity to speak in unity in condemnation of this act.
We continue to urge the DPRK to halt the test-launches and for all parties to exercise restraint. We additionally call on all parties to engage, at the earliest opportunity, in genuine dialogue that takes into account the interests and perceptions of threat of all stakeholders in the region. This is the only acceptable path to a sustainable solution.
I thank you Mr. President