Washington: There is a great deal of work ahead to implement the denuclearisation deal with North Korea but peace is always worth that effort, US President Donald Trump has said, observing that the world has seen more than enough conflict.
Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued a joint statement after their meeting in Singapore on June 12 that reaffirmed Pyong-yang’s commitment to work towards complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.
“Our world has seen more than enough conflict. If there's a chance at peace, if there's a chance to end the horrible threat of nuclear conflict, then we must pursue it at all costs. The people of America, the people of the Koreas, the people of world deserve a future of security and of peace,” Trump said in a video message yesterday.
In the coming days, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be working directly with North Korea to implement the denuclearisation deal, he said, adding that in the meantime, sanctions will remain in place.“We know that there's a great deal of work ahead, but peace is always worth that effort. We have been working very hard. I made the trip. It was worth every second. It was an incredible event. The people of Asia feel safe and right now,” Trump said.
