SINGAPORE — United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un participated in a one-on-one meeting, with translators only, at 9am local time in Singapore Tuesday.
The two leaders shook hands and posed for photos before entering the luxury hotel where the summit took place.
Following the one-on-one, both countries’ delegations participated in an expanded bilateral meeting and a working lunch.
Trump and Kim Meet at Historic Singapore Summit
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took a walk together during their meetings with Singapore. Trump said ‘very good’ and ‘excellent relationship’ to reporters.
President Donald Trump voiced optimism during his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump said Tuesday at the beginning of expanded discussions with Kim and aides from both countries that “we will solve a big problem.”
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BREAKING: In nuclear meeting with Kim Jong Un, Trump says that by ‘working together, we will get it taken care of’ – AP
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BREAKING: Kim says there will be challenges ahead but will work with Trump – Reuters
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BREAKING: “We overcame all kinds of skepticism and speculations about this summit and I believe that this is good for the peace”: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un via translator – Reuters
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WATCH: Dennis Rodman Gets Emotional About Trump-Kim Summit: “Obama didn’t give me the time of day…” – https://t.co/zuHxHdaFM9 pic.twitter.com/83sWkA5yD5
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President Trump is expected to hold a media conference following the summit.
(All Photos Are Courtesy of The White House)
