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Japan warns against 'violations' of UN ban on arms deals with North Korea

TOKYO: Japan warned Thursday against violating UN resolutions on arms deals with North Korea, after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Kim Jong Un.

'We are watching (the talks) with concerns including the possibility that it could lead to violations of the Security Council's ban on all arms-related material transactions with North Korea,' new Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa told reporters.