What did Presidents Putin and Trump say to each other at the meeting on the sidelines of the G20?
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed Iran, Syria, Venezuela and Ukraine on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan.
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"President Donald Trump just concluded his meeting with President Putin. Both agreed that improving relations serves the interests of both countries and the world. They also discussed the situations in Iran, Syria, Venezuela, and Ukraine," the White House said in a statement on Twitter.
The meeting between Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump was held in Osaka, Japan, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. The talks lasted nearly an hour and a half.
At the beginning of the meeting, the President of the Russian Federation noted that the two leaders "have something to talk about." In turn, Trump said that the topics of discussion will include trade and disarmament issues, and expressed his opinion that the results of the meeting will be excellent.
"The presidents agreed that the two countries will continue negotiations on a 21st-century model of arms control, which, according to President Trump, will include China," the White House said.
