Pyongyang. “Italy expresses its firmest condemnation of ballistic missile tests conducted by North Korea. The test is another clear violation of multiple resolutions by the United Nations Security Council. The North Korean missile and nuclear programme is a serious threat to international peace and security as well as the global non-proliferation regime”. Thus, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, adds: “North Korea must immediately abandon the development of this programme, to cease challenging the international community and the get off the path to self-isolation. Italy will continue to contribute to the international community’s firm and coherent reaction. “(9colonne)