We condemn in the strongest terms the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s continued unlawful arms transfers and
the reported deployment of its troops to the Russian Federation
to support Russia's unlawful war of aggression in Ukraine. Such
cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is not only in violation
of multiple UNSC resolutions, but also prolongs the suffering of
the Ukrainian people and threatens global security, including
those in the ROK and the UK, and demonstrates the desperation of
the DPRK and Russia. We are committed to providing the support
Ukraine requires to secure a just and lasting peace.
We are closely monitoring what Russia provides to the DPRK in
return for its provision of arms and military personnel,
including Russia's possible provision of materials and technology
to the DPRK in support of Pyongyang's military objectives. We are
also deeply concerned about the possibility for any transfer of
nuclear or ballistic missile-related technology to the DPRK,
which would jeopardize the international non-proliferation
efforts and threaten peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula
and across the globe. We take note that the security of the
Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic are more closely intertwined than
ever, and commit ourselves to closely monitoring the situation
and actively pursuing necessary measures together with the
international community to deter further unlawful, reckless and
destabilising behaviour.
