"The fact that this Resolution was passed unanimously demonstrates that the international community is prepared to take tough measures in response to such violations," the Foreign Office quoted Hammond as saying.
"North Korea must put a stop to these provocations and take tangible steps to re-engage constructively with the international community," Hammond stressed.
US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power said on Tuesday that the resolution introduced the strongest set of sanctions imposed by the United Nations in the past 20 years.
The restrictions imposed by the resolution are expected to affect multiple sectors of North Korea's economy, make all cargo going to and from the country rigorously inspected, limit or prohibit the nation's export of coal, iron, gold, titanium and rare natural minerals. The resolution also prohibits conventional arms sale as well as delivery of aviation and rocket fuel to Pyongyang, and calls for countries to close North Korean financial institution on their territory.
On January 6, Pyongyang said it had successfully carried out a hydrogen bomb test, triggering condemnation from the international community and prompting a new wave of US, Japanese and South Korean sanctions.
