"I have developed a very special bond with Kim Jong Un," says Trump post summit
The document signed by the US President Trump and the Korean leader indicated that they agreed to “work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.”
The document reads:
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new US-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
ZOOM IN ON THE TEXT: "President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." pic.twitter.com/vXBeIMP81i
— Conor Finnegan (@cjf39) June 12, 2018
While Trump and Kim were signing this historic document, China was watching this summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China hopes the summit would help "clear interferences, establish mutual trust and overcome difficulties so that they will reach a basic consensus on, and take concrete steps toward, the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." Wang also added, "We hope all relevant sides will make an effort toward this and China will continue to play a constructive role."
Immediately after signing documents and clicking pictures, Korean leader Kim Jong Un's motorcade departed from Sentosa Island in Singapore. The two leaders signed a historic document but details of the document aren't clear yet.
President Trump & Chairman Kim Jong-un depart signing ceremony at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa Island. #History #SingaporeSummit pic.twitter.com/Up9LHobA2j
— Dan Scavino Jr. (@Scavino45) June 12, 2018
After the summit, Trump said that he will invite the leader to the White House. He even said, " I have developed a very special bond with Kim Jong Un,"
In all praises of Kim Jong-Un, Trump said, "Kim is a worthy negotiator. He's negotiating on behalf of his people." He even called him a very talented man and he loves his country very much.
Talking about the denuclearization process, Trump said, "It is starting very, very quickly."
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First published: 12 June 2018, 12:37 IST