U.S. President
Donald Trump says he is open to talks with North Korea “at the appropriate
time”. In telephone conversation with South Korean President Moon Jae-in
Wednesday, Trump “expressed his openness to holding talks between the United
States and North Korea at the appropriate time under the right circumstances,”
according to a readout of the call issued by the White House.
“The two leaders
underscored the importance of continuing the maximum pressure campaign against
North Korea,” the statement said. President Moon’s oce first reported the
conversation, which came a day after North and South Korea held their first
talks in more than two years. The South Korean readout said Trump had agreed that
there would be no military action while any talks were in progress.
Speaking at a
cabinet meeting after the phone call, Trump said Moon had expressed appreciation
for his role in bringing the North back to the negotiating table. “He’s very thankful
for what we’ve done,” Trump said. “It’s been reported today that we were the ones…without
our attitude that would’ve never happened.” Trump expressed hope for a positive
outcome. “Who knows where it leads? Hopefully it will lead to success for the
world. Not just for our country but for the world,” he said.
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