REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marty Natalegawa, expressed concern over nuclear test conducted by North Korea on Tuesday. Natalegawa also denounced the action which has potential to to destabilize the region.

“The Government of Indonesia is deeply concerned that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has chosen to proceed with the underground nuclear test despite the appeals of many, and its obligations under the UN Security Council resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009) and 2087 (2013)," he said in a written statement on Wednesday.

The statement also said that at this critical juncture, it was important that all parties refrain from activities that would adversely affect peace and stability. More than ever, it is vital that diplomacy and dialogue be placed at the forefront in order to ensure peace and stability in the Korean peninsula. 

"Indonesia calls for the resumption of the Six Party Talks and the use of other dialogue/consultation mechanisms, including the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF),” it said.

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