In a presidential statement released on Monday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned a failed satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on April 13.

The Security Council also urged the DPRK not to proceed with any further launches using ballistic missile technology and fully comply with relevant council resolutions.

The terse, but carefully considered, wording of the statement and its non-binding nature leave room for diplomatic mediation, and the world body should push for more dialogue among the parties concerned.