Italy condemns North Korea on missiles

(ANSA) - Rome, March 6 - The Italian foreign ministry in Rome said on Monday that it "condemns" the launch of missiles by North Korea. "The repeated missile tests" and "the development of a nuclear arsenal" are a "threat to international peace and security and an open violation of the Security Council resolutions," a statement read. North Korea "must abandon the development of a missile and nuclear arsenal and stop the path taken of challenging the international community and self isolation," it said. "Italy is ready to contribute to a firm, cohesive response from the international community".