Mr. President,
 
I would like to thank ASG Khaled Kiari for his briefing on the latest developments in the DPRK.
 
2.​We have noted with concern the reports of ballistic missile launches by the DPRK over the last week. These follow the launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile by the DPRK in March this year, which was discussed in this Council, as well as other successive launches.
 
3.​These launches constitute a violation of the resolutions of the Security Council relating to the DPRK. They affect the peace and security of the region and beyond.
 
4.​We call for full implementation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions relating to DPRK.
 
5.​India would like to reiterate the importance of addressing the proliferation of nuclear and missile technologies related to DPRK in our region. These linkages have an adverse impact on peace and security in the region, including on India.
 
6.​We reiterate our continued support for denuclearization towards peace and security in the Korean peninsula.
 
Mr. President,
 
7.​The Global South has already been disproportionately affected by the prevailing geopolitical situation and related challenges. It is therefore important, to continue to make all efforts to maintain peace and stability.
 
8.​Ensuring peace and security in the Korean Peninsula is in our collective interest. Going forward, we will continue to support dialogue and diplomacy as the means to resolve the issues in the Korean Peninsula.
 
I thank you.