The U.S. and Peruvian governments criticized North Korea 's 2006 nuclear test ; according to an official notice issued by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs , " This is a serious event , that violates the effective moratorium for nuclear tests , constitutes a threat to international peace and security and aggravates the tensions in the Korean Peninsula and in the Northeastern Pacific . " The note also remarked that , " as a state member of the Security Council , the Government of Peru considers that , in accordance with the Chart of the United Nations , this situation must be examined through the existing multilateral mechanisms " . Peru urged North Korea to unconditionally return to the Six-Party Talks and to suspend all activity related to its nuclear program and also reiterated its " firm commitment with non-proliferation efforts , and the suitable mechanisms for the promotion of the strategic stability , international peace and security "
2006 nuclear test
2006 North Korean nuclear test
Peru–United States relations