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Key Points From Trump's Press Conference in Hanoi

by VOA News

   Talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim
   Jong Un in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, ended early, these are key
   takeaways from Trump's closing news conference:
     * Trump described the talks as a very productive two days
     * He said Kim "has a certain vision and it's not exactly our vision"
       on denuclearization"
     * He said Kim wanted all sanctions lifted, which the United States
       could not agree to
     * Trump said Kim promised him "he's not going to do testing" of
       rockets and missiles or anything nuclear
     * He said dismantling the Yongbyon nuclear complex was discussed in
       exchange for lifting of sanctions
     * Trump described China and Russia as having been helpful in the
       process
     * No commitment yet to a third summit, but hopes next meeting could
       be soon