Beijing, Sept. 20, (Xinhuanet) -- China says the latest
resolution adopted by the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency on the North Korean
nuclear issue is "imbalanced" and does not address North Korea's security
concerns.
The 137-nation International Atomic Energy Agency adopted a
resolution by consensus in Vienna Friday, urging North Korea to "completely
dismantle" its nuclear arms efforts, accept comprehensive IAEA safeguards and
cooperate with the agency in their full and effective implementation.
The conference has no authority to enforce its resolutions and North
Korea severed its ties with the agency last year. The document nevertheless
reflects international concern over North Korea's declared intention to build
nuclear weapons.
China's ambassador to UN organisations in Vienna,
Zhang Yan has expressed his regret over the IAEA resolution, saying it fails to
address North Korea's security concerns.
The Chinese ambassador said
the resolution does not fully reflect the consensus reached at the recent
six-party talks in Beijing on the North Korean nuclear issue. The consensus
included realizing a nuclear-free Korean peninsula and properly addressing North
Korea's security concerns. Enditem (People Daily/
CRI)