Phnom Penh (FN), Jul. 13 – ASEAN foreign ministers expressed grave concern over the recent launch of the ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 12 July 2023.

"We were deeply dismayed by this action, particularly during the 56th ASEAN Ministerial Meetings/Post Ministerial Conference Meetings (AMM/PMC) and other ASEAN-led meetings, and reaffirmed our commitment to the promotion of peace, security, and stability in the region, to which the DPRK is also committed to, including as a member of the ASEAN Regional Forum," according to the statement seen by Fresh News on Thursday (Jul 13).

"We urged the DPRK to take action to de-escalate tension and called for peaceful dialogue among concerned parties, including to create a conducive environment towards the realisation of lasting peace and stability in a denuclearised Korean Peninsula".

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