The nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is "a
very grave act for the international security," French Foreign Minister Philippe
Douste-Blazy said on Monday.
Douste-Blazy, who was attending a World Health Organization meeting in
Geneva, called for a "resolute response" from the international community.
"The Security Council had warned DPRK on Friday, October 6... Now, it is up
to the international community to respond to this new situation and to give a
firm response to Pyongyang: we will engage in, without delay, the consultation
with other members of the UN Security Council and the countries in the region,"
Douste-Blazy said.
DPRK's official Korean Central News Agency announced on Monday that the
country had successfully and safely conducted an underground nuclear test.
