S. Korean, US, Japanese FMs reaffirm 'resolute commitment' to complete denuclearization of NK
WASHINGTON — The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea during trilateral talks, the U.S. State Department said. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of a Group of 20 (G20)…
On Friday, the Foreign Ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan met in Atlanta during the Group of 20 (G20) meeting to reaffirm their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea, the U.S. State Department reported. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi discussed the matter on the sidelines of the G20 gathering.
The diplomats emphasized their unwavering dedication to the complete dismantling of North Korea's nuclear weapons and full compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions. They also stressed the importance of enforcing U.N. sanctions that target revenue-generating activities supporting Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
The ministers praised the efforts of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team in uncovering North Korea's sanctions violations and evasion tactics. In addition to their focus on North Korea, the diplomats highlighted the significance of preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio addressed his concerns about China's role in the ongoing situation.
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