Singapore ‘deeply concerned’, ‘extremely disapointed’ by North Korea nuke test: MFA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reacts during a missile test in June 2016. (Photo: Reuters)

Singapore is “deeply concerned” and “extremely disappointed” by North Korea’s nuclear test on Friday (9 September).

These sentiments were expressed in a statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), which was issued on the same day after the test.

“This deliberate and provocative act seriously jeopardises the peace and stability of the region,” the statement said. It also urged North Korea to “desist from such actions” and to “abide by its international obligations and commitments”.

North Korea, also known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) claimed on Friday that it had successfully tested a nuclear warhead small enough to be mounted on a ballistic missile.

“The DPRK can share in our region’s peace and prosperity only if it changes course and works to integrate itself with the region,” said the MFA.

The ministry also said that it would be looking to make Singapore’s views known to the North Korean government through its ambassador here.