US President Donald Trump today met Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, just a day before his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump was received by Lee at the presidential palace Istana, where they were expected to discuss everything from the summit preparations to the US' tariff threats.
The US president was accompanied by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, National Security Adviser John Bolton, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly.
The meeting was Trump's only scheduled public event today.
Lee also hosted a working lunch for Trump and his delegation.
At the lunch, Trump expressed optimism for tomorrow's meeting with Kim and also thanked his Singapore hosts for their hospitality.
"We have a very interesting meeting in particular tomorrow, and I think things can work out very nicely," he said. "But we appreciate your hospitality and professionalism and your friendship."
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