North Korea’s foreign minister opposes G-7 push for denuclearisation: KCNA
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North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui says the demand of “complete denuclearisation” by the G-7 ignores North Korea’s Constitution.
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SEOUL – North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui has denounced the joint statement released by Group of Seven (G-7) countries, state media KCNA reported on Nov 14, saying she opposed their push for the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.
The joint statement, announced on Nov 12 after a gathering of foreign ministers in Canada, said the G-7 countries condemned North Korea's nuclear weapons programme and reaffirmed their commitment to the “complete denuclearisation” of the country.
Calling the statement a “disguised hostile act”, Ms Choe said such a demand ignored North Korea’s Constitution.
“In the present grim geopolitical environment, the possession of nukes is the most correct option to deter the most dangerous and hostile states,” Ms Choe was quoted as saying by KCNA. REUTERS
