Uzbekistan, being the initiator of the creation in Central Asian zone free of nuclear weapons, advocated and advocates a strict compliance with the provisions of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and attaches great importance to reduce the threat of its use.
With this in mind, Uzbekistan is concerned about the DPRK’s September 9, 2016 regular nuclear tests, which are a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolutions and a direct threat to security in the region and the world at large.
The Uzbek side calls on Pyongyang to stop provocative actions, leading to the escalation of tensions, and resolve existing contradictions through peaceful diplomatic means.