Kenichiro Sasae Nuclear Quotations

shows its determination in detail regarding dismantlement of their nuclear programs.

If we can establish a specific goal of between six to nine months for having North Korea abandon its nuclear weapons program and rejoin the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, we will be able to establish a more forward-looking implementation pace for achieving the proposals of the entire joint statement.

The result of this round of talks will depend on whether or not North Korea can actually commit itself to a strategic decision to abandon all of its nuclear arms and nuclear programs,

The issue is how quickly we can resolve the nuclear dispute, and it is not desirable to place various obstacles before that.

The central aim of the talks is to come up with specific measures to ensure that North Korea keep its promise to give up its nuclear weapons.