Singapore witnessed a historic event today with US President Donald Trump and North Korean head, Kim Jong Un meeting at the Capella hotel. After the pleasantries the. Two leaders had a one on one meeting after shaking hands for nearly 13 seconds.
US President Donald Trump
The two leaders had a working lunch as well post which several documents were signed. The two leaders committed the US to security guarantees and also the possible denuclearisation of Korea.
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Jun 12, 2018, 2:34 PM IST
I had a good meeting with G7 but we have been taken advantage of by all the countries of G7. The picture with Angela Merkel, where I am sitting on the chair, we were just talking & waiting for documents, says US President Donald Trump in Singapore
Jun 12, 2018, 2:22 PM IST
Trump said it would be "inappropriate" for the U.S. to perform joint military exercises with South Korea while working out this deal with North Korea, declaring such "war games" to be "provocative."
Jun 12, 2018, 2:22 PM IST
I think this meeting was good for United States as it was for North Korea. Only a person who hates Donald Trump would say that I have agreed to make a big commitment. Yes, it was a big commitment to meet Kim. But, it was good for us, says US President Donald Trump
Jun 12, 2018, 2:13 PM IST
Trump not only claimed he invited Kim to the White House, but claimed Kim has "accepted" that invitation.
Jun 12, 2018, 2:13 PM IST
Trump said sanctions will remain in place until the nukes are gone. The sanctions will go away "once we can be sure the nukes are no longer a factor," he said.
Jun 12, 2018, 2:13 PM IST
Human rights violation by North Korea were discussed. Korean conflict will end soon. Kim Jong Un is very talented
Jun 12, 2018, 2:05 PM IST
Kim told me that we have never gone so far. He said that he never had the confidence in any of the previous Presidents in getting things done. He wanted to do this, even more than me, says Donald Trump
Jun 12, 2018, 2:03 PM IST
Speaking on troops in South Korea, Trump said U.S. won't be reducing anything. But he quickly added that eventually he would like to see fewer Americans in South Korea.
Jun 12, 2018, 2:03 PM IST
We signed a very comprehensive document today and I think when he (Kim Jong Un) lands in North Korea he will start the process soon, says Trump in Singapore.
Jun 12, 2018, 2:02 PM IST
Trump claimed Kim told him North Korea is already destroying a "major" missile testing site. The president claimed that agreement came after the two signed the document.
Jun 12, 2018, 2:02 PM IST
President Trump says Kim agreed to destroy a missile engine testing site after the signing of the joint statement.
Jun 12, 2018, 2:00 PM IST
It is a great day & one of the greatest moments in the history of the world: US President Donald Trump after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
Jun 12, 2018, 1:59 PM IST
We're prepared to start a new history, and we're ready to write a new chapter between our nations, said President Trump
Jun 12, 2018, 1:58 PM IST
Addressing a press conference, US President Donald Trump said Korean conflict will end soon. We are ready to change the world. Want to thank Singapore for hosting the summit
Jun 12, 2018, 1:50 PM IST
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has tweeted an action photo of himself telling Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers Taro Kano and Kang Kyung-wha what Mr Trump and Mr Kim said to each other.
According to the document Trump and Kim signed, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a high-level North Korean official will hold "follow-up" negotiations at the earliest possible date, "to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit."
Jun 12, 2018, 1:08 PM IST
Dan Scavino, assistant to Trump, tweeted this video of Trump and Kim departing the signing ceremony.
According to BBC reports, North Korean state television has started at its usual time of 0600 gmt on 12 June, but it has made no mention yet of leader Kim Jong-un’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Singapore a short while earlier.
Jun 12, 2018, 12:39 PM IST
The signed document between Kim Jong-Un and Donald Trump reveals:
- New US-North Korea relations
- Push for “lasting and stable peace”
- Work towards “complete denuclearisation”
- Recovery of POW/MIA remains
Jun 12, 2018, 12:39 PM IST
The signed document between Kim Jong-Un and Donald Trump reveals: - New US-North Korea relations - Push for “lasting and stable peace” - Work towards “complete denuclearisation” - Recovery of POW/MIA remains
Jun 12, 2018, 12:07 PM IST
Kim's convoy was left Sentosa Island on Tuesday afternoon after he signed a document with the American president, who stayed behind at the hotel where the two leaders met.
Jun 12, 2018, 12:02 PM IST
Kim Jong has committed to complete denuclearisation of North Korea.
Jun 12, 2018, 12:01 PM IST
Kim Jong has left the Sentosa island after the summit. Both leaders exchanged farewells, this time without the help of interpreters.
Jun 12, 2018, 12:01 PM IST
The document signed by Kim and Trump commits US to security guarantees.
Jun 12, 2018, 12:00 PM IST
We are leaving the past behind, says North Korea's Kim Jong-un after historic summit with US President Donald Trump
Jun 12, 2018, 11:22 AM IST
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sign ‘comprehensive ‘ document, Kim says world will see a major change:
Jun 12, 2018, 11:21 AM IST
We have decided to let go the past & now the world will see a major change: Kim Jong Un, after signing 'comprehensive document' with US President Donald Trump.
Jun 12, 2018, 11:21 AM IST
'Absolutely', says US President Donald Trump, when asked if he would invite North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to the White House.
Jun 12, 2018, 11:14 AM IST
US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim signed documents after a positive bilateral talks.
Jun 12, 2018, 10:37 AM IST
US President Donald Trump says he and North Korea's Kim Jong Un will be signing a document shortly. Trump declined to specify what exactly the leaders would be signing. Trump said after emerging from hours of talks with Kim on Tuesday in Singapore that "we're going right now for a signing." Asked what he'd be signing, Trump said: "We're going to be announcing that in a couple of minutes." Trump also said that the meeting was "going great" and that they had made "a lot of progress." He says he thinks it was "better than anybody could imagine."
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Jun 12, 2018, 2:50 am IST
Officials from the two sides held last-minute talks aimed at laying the groundwork for a meeting that was almost unthinkable just months ago when the two leaders were exchanging insults and threats that raised fears of war.
Jun 12, 2018, 2:50 am IST
US President Donald Trump said on Monday his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore could “work out very nicely” as officials from both countries sought to narrow differences on how to end a nuclear stand-off on the Korean peninsula.
Jun 12, 2018, 2:51 am IST
Kim, one of the world’s most reclusive leaders, made an evening tour of sites on Singapore’s waterfront, on the eve of the summit that is due to get underway on Tuesday morning at a nearby resort island.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:00 am IST
Kim Jong has left his hotel in Singapore to attend the summit with Donald Trump. The meeting is scheduled for 6.30 am India time.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:03 am IST
US president Donald Trump is on his way to the summit. The meeting with Kim Jong will take place soon.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:12 am IST
The convoys carrying Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump have arrived at the Singapore island hotel.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:13 am IST
The meeting will begin with a historic handshake and is expected to last for around 45 minutes.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:16 am IST
At 6.30 am the two leaders will meet. After a handshake, both would head into a room for the summit. President Trump will then address the media.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:17 am IST
The two leaders have decided to talk one-on-one for 45 minutes during the summit. The talks will be followed by an expanded bilateral meeting and working lunch, reports Singapore's The Straits Times
Jun 12, 2018, 6:19 am IST
Five cameramen from North Korea besides 10 American lesnmen and five journalists from Singapore are waiting for Trump and Kim to appear for the summit at the Capella Hotel in Sentosa, reports local media.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:30 am IST
Trump's motorcade has arrived at the Capella
Jun 12, 2018, 6:36 am IST
Trump and Kim shake hands at the lobby of the Capella
Jun 12, 2018, 6:38 am IST
The big moment is here. Trump and Kim Jong have shaken hands are walking together into the room where the meeting will be held.
The moment: Kim and Trump shake hands and walk into their private meeting. Kim flashed a smile. Trump touched Kim's arm, and Kim touched Trump's. They spoke through translators. pic.twitter.com/RF3bJiMkay
After the hand-shake, both leaders walked into the room together. Trump was seen guiding Kim Jong into the room where the meeting is now being held.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:39 am IST
Trump and Kim retreat for their one-on-one meeting where only the aides of the two leaders are present.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:44 am IST
Trump and Kim have begun one on one talks. They would be speaking for under one hour before the expanded talks will begin. On the agenda are the nuclear capabilities of North Korea. Trump would look to convince Kim to give up the weapons.
Trump, sitting next to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un: “We are going to have a great discussion...it’s my honor...we will have a terrific relationship.” pic.twitter.com/E8gfmzvmPc
The body language of both leaders looks positive. The handshake was followed by a pat on the back by Trump.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:48 am IST
Trump says that he would have a great relationship with North Korea.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:50 am IST
Trump to address the media at 4 pm local time (1:30 pm IST)
Jun 12, 2018, 6:54 am IST
Kim said there were a number of "obstacles" to the meeting, but we have overcome all hurdles and here we are today.
Jun 12, 2018, 6:55 am IST
Kim spoke to reporters after the historic handshake through a translator. Trump on the other hand told reporters, ‘ we will have a terrific relationship ahead.’
Jun 12, 2018, 7:02 am IST
Trump and Kim will also have a working lunch. Trump’s press conference following the meet will give us a better understanding of what the two leaders have accomplished post this historic meet.
Jun 12, 2018, 7:12 am IST
The handshake which was a historic moment was keenly watched by all to understand the body language of the two leaders. Trump briefly grabbed Kim’s upper arm before the handshake, following which he put his arm around Kim’s back to guide him to the meeting room.
Jun 12, 2018, 7:13 am IST
The interpreter with President Trump is Dr. Yun-hyang Lee. She is the division chief of interpreting services at the US state department.
Jun 12, 2018, 7:28 am IST
The one on one meeting has been completed. Both leaders take a short walk at the Capella hotel. The meeting lasted around 35 minutes. Next on line is the meeting with the advisers.
Jun 12, 2018, 7:35 am IST
The one on one meeting was a very good one says Donald Trump. We have an excellent relationship, the US president also said.
Jun 12, 2018, 7:41 am IST
Kim and Trump have begun their second series of talks after the one on one meeting concluded. Both are leaders are flanked by their respective advisers and interpreters.
Jun 12, 2018, 7:41 am IST
On the issue pertaining to North Korea’s nuclear capabilities, Donald Trump says by working together, it will be taken care of.
Jun 12, 2018, 8:29 am IST
The dollar jumped to a 3-week top on Tuesday while Asian shares started cautiously as investors were hopeful of a positive outcome from a highly anticipated US-Korea summit, which could set the stage for ending a nuclear stand-off on the Korean peninsula.
Jun 12, 2018, 8:29 am IST
Japan's Nikkei climbed 0.8 percent to the highest in three weeks and South Korean shares added 0.1 percent. Australia's benchmark index was a tad firmer while New Zealand eased 0.3 percent. That left MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan a touch softer at 573.31.
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