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Pakistan expresses concern over DPRK nuclear test

Xinhua, January 9, 2016 Adjust font size:

Pakistan on Friday expressed serious concern over the recent nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The DPRK announced Wednesday that it had successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test.

"Pakistan has noted, with deep concern, the reports about the nuclear test conducted by DPRK on 6 January 2016," the Foreign Ministry said.

"We have consistently supported a nuclear weapons free Korean Peninsula as agreed by all parties," a ministry's statement said.

The statement said Pakistan strongly believes that all countries should comply with their respective international obligations.

"We oppose any action which is detrimental to peace and stability in the region and militates against the prospects of reaching a solution to the issue in the framework of the Six Party Talks," it said. Endit