The projectile in question, fired on Friday morning, traveled about 1,000 km before sinking at sea in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, i.e. in an area that extends 370 km off the coast of a state. According to statements by the Japanese Minister of Defense reported by Archyde.com, this missile would have a range of 15,000 kilometers, which means that it could strike targets in the United States.
This most recent test – the 60th missile launch this year, according to a Archyde.com count – has forced several heads of state attending this meeting of leaders of theAPECincluding Justin Trudeau, to hold an emergency meeting.
It’s about [d’] a clear violation of UN resolutions that everyone must denounce, whether in the region or elsewhere
said Prime Minister Trudeau after the meeting. He thus echoed the remarks of the other participants in this discussion, namely his counterparts from Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, as well as the American vice-president Kamala Harris.
North Korea destabilizes security in the region and unnecessarily increases tensions
added Ms. Harris.
In a press conference, Justin Trudeau announced that Canada’s next Indo-Pacific Strategy will include investments to strengthen the role of the Canadian Armed Forces in the region. For example, Ottawa will continue its participation in Operation Neon, which ensures the application of UN sanctions against North Korea.
We continue to stand firm with all our allies in the North Pacific and all allies in the region, to ensure that North Korea stops irresponsibly threatening not only regional peace and stability, but also international peace and stability in the world
said the Prime Minister.
North Korea launches an intercontinental missile that falls off Japan. The details of Marieve Bégin.
Growing tension
In response to the North Korean fire, the United States and South Korea conducted a new series of aerial military exercises. Pyongyang’s repeated ballistic tests in recent months have led Washington and its regional allies to strengthen their military partnership and conduct more combat exercises.
For North Korea, Tokyo, Seoul and Washington are only throwing oil on the fire: the stronger this alliance will be, plus the DPRK’s military response [République populaire et démocratique de Corée, NDLR] will be fierce
said North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui.
Trudeau at the table with Macron… and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
APEC leaders were not the only heads of state taking part in the summit. Its organizers have also invited leaders from elsewhere, including Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman, the controversial crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
Justin Trudeau participated in a informal dialogue
and to one working lunch
with them and the other members of theAPEC. The topic of these discussions: sustainable trade and investment
.
Canada and Saudi Arabia are the world’s sixth and second largest oil producers respectively. CO2 emissions of the two states is around 15 tons per capita, according to the World Bank, while the world average is 4.5 tons. Furthermore, Canada does not support the reduction in oil and gas requested at COP27.
With information from Archyde.com, Agence France-Presse, La Presse canadienne and Louis Blouin