24 June 2016

News Story: Pakistan expresses concerns over DPRK's missile tests

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Thursday expressed grave concern over reports regarding the latest missile tests conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) which are "in violation" of UN Security Council Resolutions.

The DPRK on Thursday announced that it has successfully test-launched a surface-to-surface medium- and long-range strategic ballistic missile Hwasong-10 and the top leader Kim Jong Un watched the launch on the site, according to state media KCNA.

"We hope that DPRK will desist from steps that are inimical to regional peace and stability," the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said.

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