Leaders of the Group of Eight nations have denounced North Korea's provocations and urged the North to take concrete steps to resuming the six-party nuclear talks.

The leaders adopted a declaration to this effect at the G-8 Summit in Deauville, France that closed Friday.

The statement urged North Korea to take concrete steps to help foster an environment conducive to resume the six-party nuclear talks. It also expressed support for South Korea's efforts toward this goal.

The statement also denounced the North's nuclear and missile programs and its violation of various inter-Korean agreements.