Totali­tarian state could enjoy brilli­ant future if it gives up nuclea­r weapon­s, says US presid­entHANOI: US President Donald Trump shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the start of their second summit on Wednesday, saying the totalitarian state could enjoy a brilliant future if it gives up nuclear weapons. In a brief sit-down ahead of one-on-one talks, Trump repeated his view that North Korea had “tremendous” economic potential. Earlier, Trump sent a tweet touting North Korea’s “AWESOME” potential if his “friend” Kim agrees to relinquish his weapons. His goal is to persuade Kim to dismantle his nuclear weapons and resolve a stand-off with the totalitarian state that has bedevilled US leaders since the end of the Korean war in 1953. Now, Trump talks of “love” and claims that his ground-breaking policies defused the threat posed by Kim.

Source: The Express Tribune February 27, 2019 12:33 UTC