US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday (May 19) he remained in charge of negotiating with North Korea despite the regime's demands to ...
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday he remained in charge of negotiating with North Korea despite the regime's demands to exclude him, as he voiced guarded hope with Japan on securing a deal.
"I'm convinced we'll still have a real opportunity to achieve that outcome and our diplomatic team will continue to remain in the lead," Pompeo said.Trump has repeatedly voiced admiration for Kim and last month blocked the imposition of tough new US sanctions on North Korea, saying he wanted to preserve the relationship despite Pompeo's vow to keep up maximum pressure.
Foreign Minister Taro Kono nonetheless reiterated after the talks in Washington that Abe was willing to meet Kim"if there is a chance." Japan will also hold a summit of the Group of 20 major economies in Osaka in June, although Trump has not yet confirmed his attendance.In its latest effort to enlarge the security umbrella for Japan, the United States said that cyber attacks against its ally could trigger a response from Washington.
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