The resolution condemns the missile test launches carried out by North Korea on July 4, 2006. The wording and strength of the statement was a compromise between the United States, Japan, and France, who favoured a strong statement and sanctions and the People's Republic of China and Russia, who favoured a less severe statement.
The resolution condemns North Korea's missile tests on July 4, 2006, with wording and severity negotiated between the United States, Japan, and France (who wanted strong sanctions) and China and Russia (who preferred a less severe stance).