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Trump: It’s ’Not a Weakness’ To Sit down With Leaders like NKorea’s

Trump: It’s ’Not a Weakness’ To Sit down With Leaders like NKorea’s
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US President Donald Trump indicated he may be willing to meet Kim Jong Un at some point, though he said it was "far too early" for a one-on-one conversation with the North Korean leader.

Trump: It’s ’Not a Weakness’ To Sit down With Leaders like NKorea’s

Speaking to a US television program Sunday about the North Korea issue, Trump said he was happy to "sit down with anybody."

Asked if he would "ever consider sitting down with a dictator," Trump told Full Measure he would "certainly be open to doing that."

"I would sit with anybody I feel. I don't think it's strength or weakness. I think sitting down with people is not a bad thing," he said.

The comments contrast with Trump's previously antagonistic remarks in which he threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea if it moves against the US or its allies.

Last month, he admonished US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for attempting to negotiate with Kim.

Trump's position on North Korea had appeared to harden in recent months in light of Pyongyang's rapidly advancing missile program.

Since February, North Korea has fired 22 missiles during 15 tests, further perfecting its technology with each launch.

Prior to becoming President, Trump maintained he would have "no problem" sitting down with the North Korean leader, at one point even suggesting they could meet for a hamburger.

Trump's comments Sunday came at the start of his Asia trip, during which the North Korea issue is sure to dominate.

Trump said he would discuss the matter with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, when the two leaders meet on the sidelines of a summit for Asia-Pacific leaders in Vietnam later this week.

"We want Putin's help on North Korea, and we'll be meeting with a lot of different leaders," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Japan.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team

 

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