Russia-North Korea nuclear cooperation danger to all: Estonian president

Karis calls on international community to step in against weapons development

Estonian President Alar Karis says that the growing relationship between Russia and North Korea "doesn't make us very happy." (Photo by Mana Yumi)

KAORI YOSHIDA, Nikkei staff reporter

September 22, 2023 23:45 JST

UNITED NATIONS -- The international community "should interfere" if North Korea and Russia cooperate on nuclear weapons development, Estonian President Alar Karis said, expressing concerns over the budding relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Karis spoke to Nikkei on the sidelines of the General Assembly on Thursday. The growing relationship "doesn't make us very happy," he said, adding that nuclear weapons are "a danger to any country."