Talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, ended early, these are key takeaways from Trump’s closing news conference:
- Trump described the talks as a very productive two days
- He said Kim “has a certain vision and it’s not exactly our vision” on denuclearization”
- He said Kim wanted all sanctions lifted, which the United States could not agree to
- Trump said Kim promised him “he’s not going to do testing” of rockets and missiles or anything nuclear
- He said dismantling the Yongbyon nuclear complex was discussed in exchange for lifting of sanctions
- Trump described China and Russia as having been helpful in the process
- No commitment yet to a third summit, but hopes next meeting could be soon