2 The resolution bans North Korean exports of coal, iron, iron ore, lead, lead ore and seafood. The US-drafted resolution bans North Korean exports of coal, iron, iron ore, lead, lead ore and seafood. It also prohibits countries from increasing the current numbers of North Korean laborers working abroad, bans new joint ventures with North Korea and any new investment in current joint ventures. "RUSSIA/US COOPERATIONIt had been unclear whether strained US-Russia relations would hamper negotiations on North Korean sanctions. ALSO READ:India asks North Korea to refrain from nuclear and ballistic missile programmesNorth Korea fires ballistic missile towards Japan: South Korea military

Source: India Today August 06, 2017 01:18 UTC