NATO Agrees to Adopt 'Washington Declaration'... "Serious Concern Over Strengthened Military Cooperation Between North Korea and Russia"

U.S. President Joe Biden and NATO member country leaders are attending the 75th anniversary event of NATO held at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington DC on the 9th (local time) and posing for a commemorative photo. The NATO summit will be held in Washington DC for three days starting from this day. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries expressed serious concerns on the 10th (local time) about the strengthening of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, and agreed to adopt the 'Washington Declaration.'

NATO member countries have previously issued joint statements as official documents reflecting their common stance during their annual summits.

During the meeting held in Washington D.C., the leaders stated in a joint declaration, "We strongly condemn North Korea's export of shells and ballistic missiles, which violate multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions," and added, "We are seriously concerned and closely monitoring the deepening relationship between North Korea and Russia."

The leaders condemned, "North Korea and Iran are fueling Russia's invasion of Ukraine through direct military support such as ammunition and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)," and stated, "This has a serious impact on European and Atlantic security and weakens the international non-proliferation regime."

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