12th June 2018 witnessed the historic summit between the former rivals US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, now special friends.
But has the historic summit between the current sitting leaders gone well?
Very well that the US President has extended an invite to Kim Jong Un to the White House.
HOW DID THE HISTORIC SUMMIT UNFOLD SINCE THIS MORNING?
With the eyes of the world set on them, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un displayed an initial atmosphere of bonhomie. Both men had looked serious as they got out of their limousines for the summit. But they were soon smiling and holding each other by the arm before Trump guided Kim to the library where they held a meeting with only their interpreters.
After some initial exchanges lasting around 40 minutes, Trump and Kim emerged in the balcony and Kim was heard telling Trump through a translator: “I think the entire world is watching this moment. Many people in the world will think of this as a scene from a fantasy…science fiction movie.” “We overcame all kinds of scepticism and speculations about this summit and I believe that this is good for the peace,” he said. Donald Trump also said that the meeting was “very, very good” and that both the leaders “will solve a big problem, a big dilemma”. Both the leaders then headed for bilateral talks.
Appearing in front of the media after the bilateral talks with North Korean leader, Donald Trump said that the meeting with Kim Jong-un was ‘better than anybody could have expected.’ He also hinted at a ‘signing’ during his walk with Kim Jong Un.
Trump made the remarks as he and a Kim walked around Singapore’s Capella hotel after a working lunch aimed at discussing ways to end the nuclear standoff on the Korean peninsula.
After the walk n’ talk between the 2 leaders, they then set forth to signing the “historic and pretty comprehensive” agreement.
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As they signed the documents, Kim Jong Un, who was earlier addressed as “Rocketman” by Trump, said, “Today we had a historic meeting… we are leaving the past behind and look forward to a great future. I thank President Trump for making this possible.”
“We’re very proud of what has happened today. This will change our relationship… America and North Korea will now view its relationship very differently,” Donald Trump said after the documents were signed.
“This has been a wonderful meeting. We have avoided a very dangerous situation… I thank everyone responsible to make this possible. It has been an honour and a privilege to be here with you (Kin Jong Un)…,” he added.
“I have been watching the news and what experts had to say… and I can say this for certain that this has turned out to be far more than what anyone could have ever imagined or expected,” Trump added.
WILL THE DENUCLEARIZATION BEGIN SOON?
“Very quickly” answered Donald Trump. Addressing the media, Donald Trump said North Korea’s denuclearisation process will be starting “very quickly.” “We’re very proud of what happened today. Our whole relationship with North Korea and the Korean peninsula will be a much different situation than it has in the past,” he said.
Responding to a query if he would invite Kim Jong-un to the White House, Trump says, “Absolutely, I would”. He adds: “We’ll meet again and we’ll meet many times. Trump will address a press conference later today to reveal the details of the “historic” document he signed with Kim.
Meanwhile, China welcomed the summit between the U.S. and North Korean leaders and urged ‘full denuclearisation’. The summit “creates history”, Beijing said.
China’s top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said, “At the same time, there needs to be a peace mechanism for the peninsula, to resolve North Korea’s reasonable security concerns.”
THE LAST AND FINAL HANDSHAKE OF THE DAY?
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un shook hands and exchanged farewells after signing the document. Both the leaders are likely to leave Singapore today.
Washington hopes the summit will pave way for the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. However, both nations have sought to lower expectations for an immediate breakthrough. Donald Trump has described the summit as the first step in what could be a lengthy process, dangling the possibility of inviting the North Korean leader to the United States for a second meeting.
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