DPRK’s leader Kim Jong-un (Source: Yonhap/VNA)In an English-language report, the KCNA said Mr. Kim Jong-un received a message from Trump via US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, adding that the leader accepted President Donald Trump's request that three detained U.S. citizens be released. "The coming DPRK - US summit would be a historic meeting and an excellent first step toward promotion of the positive situation development in the Korean peninsula and building of a good future," KCNA quoted Mr. Kim Jong-un as telling Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Earlier, President Donald Trump accepted an invitation from the DPRK’s leader to hold an unprecedented summit meeting to reach an agreement on nuclear disarmament. Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Moon Jae-in said this meeting would be a "historical milestone" that will put the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula "really on track". The US and the DPRK’s leaders are likely to meet in Singapore in mid-June, … [Read more...] about DPRK’s leader optimistic about summit with Donald Trump
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US President Donald Trump to visit UK in July
US President Donald Trump (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)The visit is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. The President is expected to travel to the UK after attending the NATO summit in Brussels in mid-July. He’s expected to stay in the UK for several days. The US President will join Theresa May for talks at Number 10 and could also meet the Queen or other senior members of the royal family. The President had been due to visit the US Embassy in London in February, but cancelled after tweeting that he was not a "big fan" of its change of location. Mr. Trump has not visited the UK since he was elected to the White House in November 2016./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about US President Donald Trump to visit UK in July
Donald Trump to meet Kim Jong-un in May
(Source: New York Post) The White House confirmed that Mr. Trump would accept Mr. Kim's invitation to meet. It added a meeting between the two would be held “at a place and time to be determined”. The historic diplomatic meeting between the powerful leaders would take place, but wouldn't reveal when or where. RoK’s President Moon Jae-in said a meeting between Mr Trump and Mr Kim would be a "historical milestone" that will put the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula "really on track". Earlier, National Security Adviser of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Chung Eui-yong said President Donald Trump had agreed to meet with leader Kim Jong-un. Kim "expressed his eagerness to meet President Trump as soon as possible. President Trump appreciated the briefing and said he would meet Kim Jong-un by May to achieve permanent denuclearization"./. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump to meet Kim Jong-un in May
US President Donald Trump sends Lunar New Year wishes to Vietnamese people
United States President Donald Trump has sent his greetings to the Vietnamese people on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year. Vietnamese State President Tran Dai Quang held phone talks with President Trump on Wednesday, against the backdrop that the two countries’ relationship has been developing on the basis of mutual respect and benefits for the two peoples. The U.S. president extended his greetings to the Vietnamese leaders and people on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, which begins on February 16. He also expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome during his state visit to Vietnam and participation in the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November last year. The U.S attaches great importance to its relations with Vietnam and the country’s active role in the region and will continue cooperating with Vietnam in promoting the bilateral comprehensive partnership in the coming time. President Quang congratulated the U.S. government and people … [Read more...] about US President Donald Trump sends Lunar New Year wishes to Vietnamese people
VN President holds phone talks with US counterpart Donald Trump
HÀ NỘI — President Trần Đại Quang talked on the phone with US President Donald Trump on February 14 as the relationship between the two countries continues to develop substantively and effectively on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions, as well as for the benefits of the two countries’ people and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world. President Donald Trump extended his greetings to Vietnamese leaders and people on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year. He conveyed his impressions on the achievements the Vietnamese people had made over the past year. The US President also thanked Vietnamese leaders and people for their warm welcome for him and the high-ranking US delegation during his State visit to Việt Nam and participation in the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November last year. He … [Read more...] about VN President holds phone talks with US counterpart Donald Trump