Trump and Kim sign historic document in Singapore

US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un signed a document in Singapore on June 12 at the end of their epic meeting. The contents are to be disclosed later at a news conference winding up this extraordinary occasion. US officials have meanwhile revealed a joint commitment was made by the two leaders to work together for the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and for the building a “lasting and stable regime in Pyongyang.Trump said he was proud to sign “an important, comprehensive document. Our relations with the Korean peninsula will be very different from the past; we have developed a special bond and taken care of a very big and dangerous problem for the world.” Trump added: “It went far better than anyone could have predicted and it will lead to more and more.” Turning to the North Korean leader, Trump said: It is an honor to be with you.” He thanked Secretary State Mike Pompeo and his counterparts “who were absolutely fantastic” for all their hard work and preparations for the historic occasion. Kim Jong-un: “Today we have left the past behind and are signing a historic document, The world will see a major change. I express my gratitude to President Trump for making it happen.”

 

Source: Trump and Kim sign historic document in Singapore – DEBKAfile