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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-01-29"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Withdrawal of North Korea from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030129.3.3-077"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-01-29-Speech-3-0782
lpv:speaker	lp:Ole Andreasen2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, only two weeks ago North Korea announced its withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty, to which it had been a party for 17 years. This decision was made in a climate of international uncertainty, especially when weapons of mass destruction are concerned. The threat of proliferation of nuclear weapons is grave and we are currently balancing on the brink of war in Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction in rogue states. The North Korean withdrawal is not only a threat to regional stability. Destabilising the Korean peninsula would have more far-reaching consequences. Neighbours in far-off countries alike have an interest in making North Korea change its mind. Besides displaying a lack of respect for international security, the North Korean decision also shows complete disregard for the well-being of an already impoverished population. Human suffering in North Korea is immense. Every human right is being violated, including the most fundamental of all: the right to live. In the past eight years, more than two million people have starved to death in North Korea. More will suffer the same fate if donors feel forced to restrict aid as a direct consequence of North Korean withdrawal from the NPT. A concerted effort by regional partners and international organisations is the best way forward. China, Japan and South Korea along with the United Nations, the EU and the United States should be active in seeking a solution. The recent resumption of talks between North and South Korea demonstrates that dialogue is possible. Some groups here have worked together to table a joint resolution expressing a reaction to the current situation in North Korea. Together we share the view that the North Korean position is untenable. Besides condemnation and calls for a change of course, we have underlined the need for dialogue and repeated our position on human rights. North Korea must change its decision for the sake of regional and international stability as well as its own people. Our joint resolution sends out a clear signal from the vast majority in the Parliament that condemns the current situation and state of affairs in North Korea, but at the same time suggests a course of action which, given the right amount of commitment, could remedy the problem."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Venstre (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with South Africa (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; ELDR (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Andreasen (ELDR )."1

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