Philippine President Duterte calls for stopping North Korea from developing dangerous weapons

According to the Inquirer, on October 10, President Duterte called on Manila's allies to show solidarity to prevent the North Korean leader from playing with "dangerous weapons."

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. (Source: EPA/VNA)

Aboard the Australian naval ship HMS Adelaide, which is visiting Manila, the Philippine President stressed the need for both sides to show solidarity, "Because we have to face so many challenges and threats, but also because the 'little man' in North Korea is playing with dangerous weapons," President Duterte said.

The Philippine leader also said that countries near North Korea would be put in danger if the country continued its nuclear and missile tests.

At the same time, President Duterte affirmed his full support for his friends Australia, the United States, and even China, Malaysia, with all, to urge the North Korean leader to stop threatening the world. "Because he will face the risk of being destroyed first" - the Philippine leader said.

President Duterte said China could be the “only obstacle” to North Korea’s violent plans.

Earlier, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed concern over nuclear and missile tests conducted by North Korea, and urged Pyongyang to "exercise restraint" amid rising tensions in the region./.

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