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Pakistan concerned over DPRK rocket launch: foreign ministry

Xinhua, February 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

Pakistan on Friday expressed deep concerns over the recent launch of a rocket by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and described it as violation of the UN resolutions.

The DPRK on Sunday launched a long-range rocket, saying it carried an earth observation satellite, but Japan and South Korea, among other nations, believe the launch was a test of a long-range ballistic missile.

In response to media questions, the Pakistan foreign ministry spokesperson said that the rocket launch by DPRK on Feb.8 is a "matter of deep concern."

"Every country has the right to peaceful uses of outer space. However, in this case we have noted that the launch is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions, which require DPRK to refrain from such actions," the spokesperson said in a statement.

"We have persistently maintained that DPRK should abide by all its international obligations and all parties should avoid actions that are detrimental to the objective of the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free Korean peninsula within the framework of Six Party Talks," he said.

The rocket had been launched from the DPRK's Tongchang-ri launch station on its west coast, according to South Korean defense authorities. Enditem