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European states condemn “provocative” missile testing by North Korea

Continued launches undermine "regional security and stability," statement warns

The governments of six European states on Tuesday condemned North Korea’s continued testing of short-range ballistic missiles in March, urging Pyongyang to bring an end to “provocative actions” and return to talks with the U.S.

The remarks, delivered as a joint press statement issued by Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom, comes in response to a missile test by the DPRK over the weekend — its fourth this year.

“These launches illustrate the DPRK’s continued efforts to develop its ballistic missile programs and expand its arsenal, including of short-range ballistic missiles,” the statement reads.

“We condemn such