Trump's 'I don't know' clouds prospect of meeting Kim Jong-un at APEC
U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt Monday on whether he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China, but experts say the possibility has not been ruled out and a surprise encounter remains within reach. Asked whether he expected to secure a meeting with Kim on the sidelines of the APEC summit, scheduled for Nov. 18-19…
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty on Monday about whether he would meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China, scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen. When asked about the possibility of a meeting, Trump responded with an ambiguous statement, saying, "Oh, I don’t know.
I don’t know." Despite his uncertainty, Trump emphasized the strong relationship he has with Kim, stating, "I’m not sure that anybody’s asking for a meeting. But my relationship with Kim Jong-un is very good."
Trump's remarks on the potential meeting with Kim were a departure from his previous statements. In October, Trump indicated that a meeting with Kim during the APEC summit would be "exciting," hinting at the possibility of a face-to-face encounter. In August, he had previously mentioned his intention to meet Kim at some point during the year.
The prospect of a meeting between Trump and Kim at the APEC summit has not been entirely ruled out by experts. While the White House's current stance is one of ambiguity, the possibility of a surprise encounter still remains within reach. The U.S. president and Kim Jong-un have had three meetings between 2018 and 2019, all of which took place in a bid to establish diplomatic relations and address regional security concerns.
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