UPDATE: 1:46 P.M. (ET) - This report now includes a conversation with President Xi JinPing.
President Trump spoke today with President Xi Jinping of China to
discuss North Korea’s September 3 test of a powerful nuclear device.
The two leaders condemned
North Korea’s latest provocative and destabilizing action and noted
North Korea’s current path is dangerous to the world and not in its own
interest. President Trump and President Xi committed to strengthen
coordination and take further action with the goal
of achieving the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
On September 5, President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom to discuss North Korea’s claimed September 3 test of a hydrogen bomb. They agreed that this latest reckless act only strengthens the world’s determination to confront the growing North Korean threat. President Trump reiterated that now is not the time to talk to North Korea, and made clear that all options remain open to defend the United States and its allies against North Korean aggression. The two leaders resolved to continue working closely together on increasing diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea, and to call on others to do the same.
The same day, President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of
Australia to discuss North Korea’s claimed test of a hydrogen bomb on
September 3. The
two leaders condemned North Korea’s belligerent actions and confirmed
that their two countries will intensify joint efforts to denuclearize
North Korea. President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to defending the
homeland, territories, and allies of the United
States, using all available diplomatic and military capabilities. The
two leaders also discussed a range of global issues of mutual concern.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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