White House announces no joint statement issued at DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un ended without any joint statement being issued, according to the White House.

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un ended without any joint statement being issued, according to the White House.

US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un at the second summit in Hanoi

Spokesperson of the White House Sarah Sanders announced on February 28 that US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un had a very good and constructive meeting in the past two days.

In a statement delivered in Hanoi, Sanders said the two leaders discussed ways to advance denuclearisation and economic development concepts.

Though no agreement was reached at this DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam and no joint statement issued, the sides look forward to meeting in the future, she said.

Earlier in Hanoi, the two leaders unexpectedly concluded negotiations earlier than schedule and left Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel for Marriot and Melia hotels.

The office further said the subsequent meetings between the two leaders will take place in the future.

They did not have lunch together as originally scheduled.

Also, Trump’s press conference, originally scheduled for 3:50 p.m, will now take place at 2 p.m. He will return home right after the conference.

President Trump and Chairman Kim depart the hotel where they’ve been holding summit negotiations far earlier than planned

'The two leaders discussed various ways to advance denuclearization and economic driven concepts,' White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said. 'No agreement was reached at this time, but their respective teams look forward to meeting in the future.'