The hostile acts of the U.S. and its followers got intensified under the pretext of the DPRK's satellite launch for peaceful purposes and have reached an extreme phase, the statement said, and went on:

The nuclear test conducted by the DPRK to cope with the increasing threat of the U.S. was a demonstration of its firm will to defend its sovereignty and dignity and security of the country and a legitimate right.

The Misr Arab Socialist Party of Egypt vehemently condemns the reckless moves of the U.S. and its followers against the DPRK and expresses full support and solidarity with the Korean people in their struggle for protecting its sovereignty including the nuclear test.

We demand the UNSC respect the principle of sovereign equality, a foundation of global peace and security, stand against the double-standards and lift the sanctions against the DPRK.

We urge the U.S. and its followers to stop the hostile acts against the DPRK at once.