United States President Donald Trump on Saturday lauded North Korea's decision to dismantle the Nuclear Test Site this month, ahead of the big summit meeting on June 12
Taking to Twitter, the US President termed the move as "smart" and "gracious gesture".
"North Korea has announced that they will dismantle Nuclear Test Site this month, ahead of the big Summit Meeting on June 12th. Thank you, a very smart and gracious gesture," he tweeted.
Meanwhile, President Trump on May 12 also expressed his gratitude to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for hosting the summit.
He held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Lee after the former announced on Twitter that he will meet North Korean Supreme Leader in Singapore on June 12, Yonhap News Agency reported.
The Trump-Kim meet marks the first time that a sitting US president will meet with a North Korean head of state.
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