Brics member states blast N Korea’s nuke test
XIAMEN: Brics leaders yesterday strongly deplored the latest nuclear test by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to the Xiamen Declaration released at the ninth Brics summit.
“We express deep concern over the ongoing tension and prolonged nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula, and emphasise that it should only be settled through peaceful means and direct dialogue of all the parties concerned,” it said.
Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa attended the Brics summit in Xiamen.
The DPRK on Sunday successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb that can be carried by an intercontinental ballistic missile, DPRK’s Central Television announced. This was the DPRK’s sixth nuclear test.
The leaders said the only lasting solution to the crisis in Syria was through an inclusive “Syrian-led, Syrian-owned” political process which safeguards the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the country.
Committed to making a greater contribution to solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, they are ready to enhance contribution towards a just and lasting resolution in the Middle East conflict, and support international efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence.
At the same time, they expressed their concern over the situation in Yemen while urging all parties to cease hostilities and resume negotiations supported by the UN.
The declaration stressed that “no country should enhance its security at the expense of the security of others”.
In addition, the leaders condemned unilateral military interventions, economic sanctions and arbitrary use of unilateral coercive measures. – Xinhua