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Japan criticizes Pakistan`s ballistic missile test

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Islamabad, June 4, IRNA -- Japan has expressed its "deep regret" over 
Pakistan`s testing of a ballistic missile. 
Pakistan successfully test-fired on Friday a medium-range 
ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads for the second
time in less than a week. 
"The government of Japan reiterates its deep regret that Pakistan 
further conducted a ballistic missile test on June 4, following that 
of May 29, despite the continued efforts by the international 
community to promote non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction 
and ballistic missiles," a statement issued by Japanese embassy, 
quoted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as saying. 
The Hatf V missile can hit targets at 1500 km, a military 
statement said. 
"The government of Japan further calls on Pakistan to respond 
sincerely to the efforts by the international community to promote the
non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic 
missiles," the Japanese statement said. 
It also said that government of Japan hopes that these tests will 
not affect peace and stability in the South Asia region. 
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