The second DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit concluded without reaching an agreement on important issues related to sanctions and the denuclearisation process. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, US President Donald Trump said that although he and Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK Kim Jong Un had a good and constructive dialogue, the two sides could not come to any agreements due to disagreements over the issue of removing the US embargo against the DPRK. The US leader stated that the DPRK requested the removal of US sanctions before the dismantling of its nuclear facilities, but the US did not agree. The two leaders expressed their wish to continue meeting in the future.
Although the DPRK-USA Summit couldn't reach an agreement or issue a joint statement, the international public recognised and highly appreciated the efforts of the two parties as they had travelled a long way to the negotiating table in Hanoi. US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong Un affirmed that the meeting in Hanoi was an important progress in the process of dialogue between the two sides. During the summit, the top leaders of the two countries made many positive efforts and openly exchanged ideas on many important issues related to peace and the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.
As the host of the second DPRK-USA Summit, Vietnam has earned recognition and high appreciation from the two countries’ leaders and the international community for its significant preparation efforts in ensuring the conference took place safely, respectfully and effectively, thus expressing Vietnam’s desire to contribute to the denuclearisation process on the Korean Peninsula. Not only is this a great success for Vietnam, it also shows the country’s increasing prestige and position in the international arena, while affirming the success of Vietnam’s diplomacy in strengthening trust and consolidating friendship and cooperation with countries around the world. The organisation of such an important event has affirmed Vietnam’s determination in implementing its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralism and diversification of international relations, active and proactive international integration, and being a trusted, responsible partner of the international community.
With the drastic directions of senior leaders, Vietnam has successfully fulfilled its role as the host of the summit. The meeting was ensured with absolute security and safety. The reception took place respectfully and thoughtfully, showing the hospitality and friendliness of the Vietnamese people. Hanoi city was clean and beautiful, and was decorated with brilliant, impressive lights, flags and flowers, making it worthy of the title of “City for Peace”. Nearly 3,000 international correspondents from more than 200 news agencies arrived in Hanoi to report on the conference, speaking highly of Vietnam’s thorough organisation and giving fine sentiments of the country of Vietnam and its friendly and hospitable people. This is also a valuable opportunity for Vietnam to promote its image in all fields, introduce its socio-economic development achievements, potentials and investment cooperation opportunities, and advertise itself as a safe destination for investors and tourists in many countries all over the world.
Vietnam, as well as the international community, highly appreciate the commitments of the top DPRK and US leaders, as both asserted that they will continue to meet in the future, persistently promote the process of dialogue to resolve the issues on the Korean Peninsula, and improve relations between the two countries. Vietnam is always willing to continue playing the role of building and creating peace and coordinating to promote the peace process on the Korean Peninsula.
