Envoys to the UN from France and Germany say there is no need to revise sanctions on North Korea. The two countries currently jointly chair the UN Security Council.
German Ambassador Cristoph Heusgen and French Ambassador Francois Delattre spoke at a news conference on Friday.
Heusgen was asked about the Council's response to the second US-North Korea summit, which failed to produce an agreement. He said he sees no need to change the present sanctions.
He pointed out the tough measures had helped bring North Korea to negotiations in Hanoi.
Delattre also indicated the sanctions would stay in place.
The Council last year gave up on holding a conference on human rights in the North, due to a lack of support.
At least nine Security Council members must agree for such a meeting to take place.
Asked about the possibility of a meeting in future, Delattre appeared skeptical. He cited reluctance from some member countries including China and Russia.
