People watch a TV screen showing file footage of U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, May 11, 2018. Singapore's diplomatic ties with North Korea and its relative proximity made the Southeast Asian city-state a natural choice for the historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The part of letters read "Summit between U.S. and North Korea." (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
May 11, 2018 - 10:31 AM
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is thanking the prime minister of Singapore for agreeing to host his upcoming summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
The White House says the president spoke Friday by phone with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (lee shyehn loong) and thanked him for his willingness to host the June 12 meeting.
The two leaders also discussed regional security issues and reaffirmed their countries' partnership.
In a separate statement, Singapore's ministry of foreign affairs said the country is honoured to host the "historic and momentous event" and would do its best to facilitate "a smooth and successful meeting."
The prime minister also invited Trump to return to Singapore in November for a state. Trump said he would try.
News from © The Associated Press, 2018