The leaders held meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on September 21 to discuss issues of mutual concern including enhanced sanctions on North Korea. President Trump and Prime Minister Abe also met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
President Trump said, “We have had numerous discussions already today, and this is a formalization of the discussions. We’ve made a lot of progress, both on trade and obviously, very importantly, we’ve discussed in great detail North Korea – with also South Korea as you just saw.”
- Remarks by President Trump, President Moon of the Republic of Korea, and Prime Minister Abe of Japan Before Trilateral Meeting
- Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Abe of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting
- Remarks by President Trump and President Moon of the Republic of Korea Before Bilateral Meeting
- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Session on Nuclear Non-Proliferation
