The North Korean government has strongly condemned a NATO summit declaration that condemned its weapons exports to Russia, calling it "illegal" and warning of strong "strategic counteraction".
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson made the statement after a NATO summit in Washington, where leaders of the 32-member alliance and four Indo-Pacific partners discussed concerns about growing military ties between North Korea and Russia.
The declaration issued by NATO stated that North Korea's export of artillery shells and ballistic missiles to Russia violates numerous UN Security Council resolutions. The alliance also expressed "great concern" about the deepening partnership between North Korea and Russia.
In response, the North Korean spokesperson branded the declaration as inciting a new Cold War and military confrontation, and vowed to deter aggression and defend peace with stronger strategic counteractions.
The statement emphasized the need for a new strategy to counter US attempts to expand its military alliances, suggesting that Pyongyang will take measures to defend its sovereignty and interests.
This latest development marks an escalation in tensions between North Korea and NATO, following concerns over North Korea's growing military cooperation with Russia.
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