North Korea denounces NATO summit declaration

SEOUL, July 13 (AFP): North Korea has denounced a declaration at a recent NATO summit that condemned Pyongyang's weapons exports to Russia, calling the document "illegal", state media said Saturday.

In a joint declaration this week, NATO leaders criticised North Korea for "fuelling Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine" by "providing direct military support" to Moscow.

NATO leaders also voiced "profound concern" over China's industrial support for Russia.

Pyongyang has repeatedly denied allegations that it is shipping weapons to Moscow, but in June leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an agreement that included a pledge to come to each other's military aid if attacked.

Pyongyang's Korean Central News Agency reported Saturday that the foreign ministry "most strongly denounces and rejects" the NATO declaration.