United States President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un met for the second time today in Hanoi of Vietnam, with Trump promising a prosperous future for North Korea.
The second DPRK-USA Summit started this evening with a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders at the Metropole Hotel.
The two leaders shook hands, then sat down briefly to give remarks ahead of a dinner.
Kim Jong Un, through a translator, said they had been able to overcome all the obstacles and “here we are today.” But he also emphasised the need for patience.
Trump said it was an honour to be with Kim in Hanoi of Vietnam: “They rolled out the red carpet and they’re very honoured to have us.”
He said he was very pleased with the first summit.
“Some people would like to see it go quicker, but I was very happy with how we are doing,” Trump said. “We’ve made a lot of progress, the biggest progress is that our relationship is really a good one.”
The US president said he hoped the second summit will be “equal or greater,” while saying he had high hopes for North Korea’s economic success.
“I think you will have a tremendous future for your country, you’re a great leader,” President Trump told Chairman Kim. “We will help it to happen.”
— VNS