US, North Korean Leaders Hold Historic Talks
Donald Trump and Kim Jongun sign “very important document”
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have become the first sitting US president and North Korean leader to meet, an unprecedented development after a year of exchanging threats.
The pair shook hands at a luxury hotel in Singapore’s Sentosa island after months of diplomatic twists and turns.
They have been discussing defusing tensions and nuclear disarmament.
Analysts are split on what it will achieve. Some see it as propaganda win for Mr Kim, others a path to peace.
How the historic moment unfolded
The two men walked towards each other and firmly gripped each other’s hands in front of US and North Korean flags. Mr Trump patted Mr Kim’s arm as they stood on the red carpet and exchanged a few words before turning to face the gathered press. The US president predicted a “terrific relationship” with the North Korean leader.
“I feel really great. We’re going to have a great discussion and will be tremendously successful,” Mr Trump said.
Sitting alongside each other, ahead of a one-on-one meeting, the pair appeared relaxed against the odds.
“It was not easy to get here,” Mr Kim said.
“There were obstacles, but we overcame them to be here,” and his counterpart responded “That’s true.”
The two men, accompanied only by interpreters, spoke for a little under 40 minutes. They were then joined by small delegations of advisors for a working lunch.
We had a historic meeting and decided to leave the past behind and we are about to sign the Kim Jong-un historic document. The world will see a major change. North Korean leader