SINGAPORE -- President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Tuesday in Singapore in an historic summit.
It’s the first time a U.S. President meets with a North Korean leader.
- Trump: "We will have a terrific relationship."
- President says he will leave summit Tuesday evening
- Officials say more meetings to come
Trump met privately with Kim and translators only for about 35 to 40 minutes.
The countries then participated in an expanded bilateral meeting with advisers and staffers.
Ahead of the meeting, administration officials dialed back some of the expectations for the summit. They said they were looking at the meetings as a first step in removing nuclear weapons from the Korean peninsula.
Officials have indicated more talks will follow.
The president gave limited remarks to the media covering the event.
"I feel really great. We'll have a great discussion and we'll have tremendous success,” said Trump. “And it's my honor and we will have a terrific relationship, I have no doubt."
White House officials have said discussions are moving quickly, which is why the president shortened his trip to Singapore.
Going into denuclearization talks, the administration has said sanctions will remain until the North Koreans get rid of their nuclear technology.