Discussions focused on the current situation on the Korean Peninsula and its impact on the activities of the NNSC. The representatives also evaluated the operational tasks of the NNSC and reaffirmed their long-term commitment to contribute to a permanent peace solution on the Korean Peninsula. In addition, the NNSC Member States exchanged views with representatives of several Stockholm-based institutions over the situation on the Korean Peninsula and on the work of NNSC.

The NNSC was established nearly 72 years ago through the Korean Armistice Agreement of 27 July 1953, which is still the only legally binding instrument for the avoidance of hostilities on the Korean Peninsula. The role of the NNSC remains crucial in maintaining the military armistice as well as in promoting transparency and in building confidence on both sides of the military demarcation line.

NNSC Member States underscored the need for all parties to continue to abstain from actions that risk further increasing tensions in the region, and to undertake concrete measures to build confidence and trust on the Peninsula.

During the Consultations, Poland was represented by Brigadier General M. Bieniek, Head of the Polish Military Mission to the NNSC, and Mr. Konrad Pawlik, Deputy Director of the Asia and Pacific Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Next year’s annual consultations will take place in Warsaw.