国际英语资讯:South Korea, Japan, EU upbeat about Korean Peninsula denuclearization_时事

国际英语资讯:South Korea, Japan, EU upbeat about Korean Peninsula denuclearization

He asked for patience in the denuclearization talks as the mistrust built in the past 70 years can't be cleared in just one and a half years. He also called on the international community to lower sanctions against the DPRK, and to provide humanitarian aid.

For his part, Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said that peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula is "extremely important" for Japan and Japan is optimistic.

He said the policy of the Japanese government concerning the DPRK remains unchanged. "Japan seeks to normalize its relations with North Korea (DPRK) through a comprehensive resolution over outstanding issues of concern," including nuclear, missile and history issues, he said.

Japan supports the diplomatic approaches to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula in recent months, Iwaya said, adding that he believes collective results of the international community's efforts could serve as an "important basis" for DPRK-U.S. talks.

Reaffirming that the denuclearization goal should be "peacefully achieved by diplomatic efforts," Iwaya said Japan will offer assistance to unleash the DPRK's potential for a better future if it takes the right path.

EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said Asia's security also matters to Europe, and EU countries have been working more closely with ASEAN nations, including military cooperation.

The EU believes that lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula is possible and such peace can only be achieved by diplomatic means, Mogherini said, adding that the denuclearization process must be complete, irreversible and verifiable.