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Britain steadfast in condemnation of DPRK's destabilizing activity: PM

Xinhua, April 29, 2017 Adjust font size:

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Friday that Britain stands steadfast in its condemnation of the destabilizing activity of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

In statement issued through Downing Street, May said the DPRK continues to take provocative action in the Asia-Pacific region. "In the face of this belligerence we stand steadfast in our condemnation of such destabilizing activity," she said.

"Their nuclear and missile tests are a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions and international obligations, and a risk to global peace and stability," she said.

May made the remarks after she held bilateral talks with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday.

Britain and Japan will continue to work with international community to maitain pressure on DPRK and work towards a peaceful solution, May said.

May also said she updated Abe on Britain's preparations for Brexit and reiterated the determination to make sure Britain remains the best place in Europe to run business. Endi