Japan, China react to abrupt end of Kim-Trump summit
- 5 years ago
The sudden end to Thursday's summit in Hanoi reverberated around the world.
Key regional players -- Japan and China -- were quick to respond.
Seo Bo-bin has the details.
The second Kim-Trump Summit came to an abrupt end without an agreement and or a joint declaration as both sides were unable to overcome their differences.
Right after the summit wrapped, President Trump phoned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
According to Japan's Kyodo News Agency, Abe was briefed about the summit by President Trump.
Abe told reporters that Tokyo is fully supportive of President Trump's determination to continue concrete discussions and to not make any concessions under a strong resolution to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Abe added that in regards to the abduction of Japanese by North Korea in the 1970s and 80s, Trump said he delivered his thoughts to Kim Jong-un during their one-on-one talks.
Abe has repeatedly said he's determined to hold his own summit with the North Korean leader.
As for China,... its foreign minister, Wang Yi, said although there was no agreement during the Hanoi summit, it's important for both countries to continue talking.
According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi met with North Korea's Vice Minister Ri Kil-song on Thursday for the 70th anniversary of North Korea-China diplomatic ties.
He said the Hanoi summit received global attention and the negotiations had gone a long way to overcome issues between the old adversaries.
But he emphasized that the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and building a peace regime is necessary.
Seo Bo-bin, Arirang News.
Key regional players -- Japan and China -- were quick to respond.
Seo Bo-bin has the details.
The second Kim-Trump Summit came to an abrupt end without an agreement and or a joint declaration as both sides were unable to overcome their differences.
Right after the summit wrapped, President Trump phoned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
According to Japan's Kyodo News Agency, Abe was briefed about the summit by President Trump.
Abe told reporters that Tokyo is fully supportive of President Trump's determination to continue concrete discussions and to not make any concessions under a strong resolution to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Abe added that in regards to the abduction of Japanese by North Korea in the 1970s and 80s, Trump said he delivered his thoughts to Kim Jong-un during their one-on-one talks.
Abe has repeatedly said he's determined to hold his own summit with the North Korean leader.
As for China,... its foreign minister, Wang Yi, said although there was no agreement during the Hanoi summit, it's important for both countries to continue talking.
According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi met with North Korea's Vice Minister Ri Kil-song on Thursday for the 70th anniversary of North Korea-China diplomatic ties.
He said the Hanoi summit received global attention and the negotiations had gone a long way to overcome issues between the old adversaries.
But he emphasized that the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and building a peace regime is necessary.
Seo Bo-bin, Arirang News.