Latest Statements
New York, 12 December 2012 - Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on rocket launch by the DPRK
The Secretary-General deplores the rocket launch announced by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). It is all the more regrettable because it defies the unified and strong call from the international community. It is a clear violation of Security Council resolution 1874 (2009), in which the Council demanded that the DPRK not conduct any launch using ballistic missile technology.
The Secretary-General has been urging the leadership in Pyongyang not to carry out such a launch and instead to build confidence with its neighbours while taking steps to improve the lives of its people. The Secretary-General is concerned about the negative consequences that this provocative act may have on peace and stability in the region.
The Secretary-General is in close touch with the governments concerned. He takes this opportunity to reaffirm his commitment to working for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula.
Statements on 12 December 2012
- New York, 12 December 2012 - Secretary-General's message at Launch of Book "The Boy Who Was Bullied" by Anne Huestis Scott [delivered by by Mr. Ivan Simonovic, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights]
- New York, 12 December 2012 - Secretary-General's remarks at opening of UN Correspondents Association Photo Exhibition [As prepared for delivery]
- Marrakech, Morocco, 12 December 2012 - Secretary-General's message at Fourth Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Syrian People
- New York, 12 December 2012 - Secretary-General's video message for Australia's First Free to Air Indigenous TV channel - NITV