North Korea the focus of weapons talks

The threat of weapons of mass destruction has been on the agenda during talks between the US and Australian officials in Canberra.

Weapons of mass destruction has been discussed during talks between US and Australian officials. (AAP)

The North Korea nuclear threat has been a focus of talks in Canberra between the US and Australian officials on weapons of mass destruction.

The talks had a special focus on both countries' efforts to promote the effective third country implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions on North Korea.

A US Department of State spokesperson said the sixth counter-proliferation dialogue had also considered trade controls and an upcoming military exercise in September to be held in Cairns.