CAPE TOWN, April (ANA) - South Africa has welcomed the summit between the two Koreas, saying it is encouraged by the positive developments on the Korean Peninsula.
A summit is taking place Friday between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the border town of Panmunjom and images of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in greeting and shaking hands have gone around the world.
SA's department of international relations and cooperation said in a statement: "South Africa is encouraged by these positive developments on the Korean Peninsula and the efforts on all sides to promote direct contact and dialogue to ensure holistic and durable solutions in the Korean Peninsula.
"South Africa, in line with its foreign policy, has consistently called for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, as we firmly believe that nuclear weapons and the pursuance of such capabilities do not enhance security, but rather constitute a source of regional and international insecurity.
"In this regard, South Africa pledges its full support with respect to the rapprochement from all sides, in the interest of peace and security for the region, and beyond."
- African News Agency (ANA)
