Pompeo says he will continue leading nuclear talks with N. Korea
- 5 years ago
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said... that he will continue to be in charge of nuclear talks with North Korea.
Speaking to reporters at the State Department on Friday, Pompeo reiterated that he will lead the negotiating team together with Special Representative Stephen Biegun.
He dismissed a top North Korean official's demand... that Pompeo be replaced by a quote "more mature and careful" negotiator... who can better understand Pyeongyang's position.
Pompeo declined to criticize the regime,... instead emphasizing there's still a "real opportunity" to achieve the North's denuclearization... and that his diplomatic team will remain in the lead.
Speaking to reporters at the State Department on Friday, Pompeo reiterated that he will lead the negotiating team together with Special Representative Stephen Biegun.
He dismissed a top North Korean official's demand... that Pompeo be replaced by a quote "more mature and careful" negotiator... who can better understand Pyeongyang's position.
Pompeo declined to criticize the regime,... instead emphasizing there's still a "real opportunity" to achieve the North's denuclearization... and that his diplomatic team will remain in the lead.