EU foreign chef: top crucial for Korea

strasbourg - The meeting of US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was a 'crucial and necessary step' to build on the improved understanding between the two Koreas. The statement that both leaders drew gives a clear signal that the ultimate goal- making the peninsula nuclear weapon free- can be achieved.

EU foreign chef Federica Mogherini says that in response to the summit in Singapore. She especially praises 'the leadership, wisdom and determination' of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. The summit confirms the European conviction that diplomacy is the only way forward towards a lasting peace on the peninsula, according to the Italian.

The EU remains ready to play a role in the follow-up negotiations and other steps that can increase confidence.