SINGAPORE: US President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un one-on-one with translators only in their much anticipated summit on Tuesday (Jun 12), followed by a working lunch with him. Mr Trump will leave Singapore at about 8pm the same day, the White House said.
The full statement from the White House:
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President Donald J. Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tomorrow morning at 9am. Following the initial greeting, President Trump and Chairman Kim will participate in a one-on-one meeting, with translators only, an expanded bilateral meeting, and a working lunch.
The United States delegation at tomorrows expanded bilateral meeting will include Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Chief of Staff John Kelly, and National Security Advisor John Bolton. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, Ambassador Sung Kim, and National Security Council Senior Director for Asia Matt Pottinger will join for the working lunch.
At the conclusion of the summit, President Trump will participate in a media availability before departing tomorrow at approximately 8pm for the United States.
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