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G-8 condemns N. Korean nuclear test, deplores Iranian violence+
L'AQUILA, Italy, July 9 Kyodo - Leaders of the Group of Eight countries condemned North Korea's recent nuclear test and rocket launch, urging the international community to take concrete steps against the reclusive state based on a new U.N. resolution.
In documents issued after the meeting on global security issues Wednesday, the
leaders said they also deplored the violence in Iran that erupted after its
disputed presidential election last month and agreed to beef up the nuclear
nonproliferation regime.
The G-8, which groups Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia
and the United States, noted it remained committed to seeking a diplomatic
solution to Teheran's controversial nuclear program.
Meanwhile, the G-8 pledged to work together with Pakistan and Afghanistan,
saying it stands with the former ''in its fight against terrorists and violent
extremists'' and urging the latter to ensure a ''credible, inclusive and
secure'' election in August to pick a new leader.
The leaders declared their commitment to defeating terrorism the world over,
noting it can only be countered effectively through coordinated and collective
effort, especially in the fields of information-sharing and capacity-building.
The G-8 slammed North Korea ''in the strongest terms'' for conducting a nuclear
test May 25 and launching a rocket April 5 in violation of a 2006 U.N. Security
Council resolution.
The leaders also condemned North Korea's launching of seven ballistic missiles
Saturday and urged all U.N. members to ''fully and transparently'' implement
the sanctions called for in a resolution adopted last month.
The G-8 urged North Korea to swiftly return to the stalled six-party talks on
denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and address humanitarian issues related to
it, including its abductions of foreign nationals.
On Iran, the leaders said they were ''seriously concerned'' about the
post-electoral situation there. Noting their respect for Iran's sovereignty,
they called on Teheran to solve the problem through ''democratic dialogue.''
The annual summit meeting began Wednesday in central Italy. Talks on various
global and regional issues are scheduled to be held during the three-day event.
==Kyodo
In documents issued after the meeting on global security issues Wednesday, the
leaders said they also deplored the violence in Iran that erupted after its
disputed presidential election last month and agreed to beef up the nuclear
nonproliferation regime.
The G-8, which groups Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia
and the United States, noted it remained committed to seeking a diplomatic
solution to Teheran's controversial nuclear program.
Meanwhile, the G-8 pledged to work together with Pakistan and Afghanistan,
saying it stands with the former ''in its fight against terrorists and violent
extremists'' and urging the latter to ensure a ''credible, inclusive and
secure'' election in August to pick a new leader.
The leaders declared their commitment to defeating terrorism the world over,
noting it can only be countered effectively through coordinated and collective
effort, especially in the fields of information-sharing and capacity-building.
The G-8 slammed North Korea ''in the strongest terms'' for conducting a nuclear
test May 25 and launching a rocket April 5 in violation of a 2006 U.N. Security
Council resolution.
The leaders also condemned North Korea's launching of seven ballistic missiles
Saturday and urged all U.N. members to ''fully and transparently'' implement
the sanctions called for in a resolution adopted last month.
The G-8 urged North Korea to swiftly return to the stalled six-party talks on
denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and address humanitarian issues related to
it, including its abductions of foreign nationals.
On Iran, the leaders said they were ''seriously concerned'' about the
post-electoral situation there. Noting their respect for Iran's sovereignty,
they called on Teheran to solve the problem through ''democratic dialogue.''
The annual summit meeting began Wednesday in central Italy. Talks on various
global and regional issues are scheduled to be held during the three-day event.
==Kyodo
