The leaders of major countries, the European Union and the United Nations, describe as a historic moment and a great success the successful conclusion of the Summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore, while some are waiting for the future. .
EU readiness for the next phase
Federica Mogherini praised the diplomatic efforts that took place at the summit between Trump and Kim.
He said the historic meeting was a "crucial and necessary step in taking advantage of the positive developments in inter-Korean relations".
In the statement, the EU confirmed that the joint statement signed by the United States and North Korea indicates that "complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula" can take place.
"The European Union… is ready for the next phase of negotiations and other steps aimed at building confidence and ensuring long-term peace, security and prosperity on a nuclear-weapon-free Korean peninsula."
Guterres: An important milestone in promoting sustainable peace
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also welcomes the Summit and its conclusion.
Such a statement:
The Secretary-General welcomes the holding of the Summit between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States as an important milestone in the promotion of lasting peace and full and verifiable denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. The Secretary-General noted in letters to the two leaders before the Summit that the road ahead needs co-operation, compromise and a common cause. Implementing the current and previous agreements reached, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, will require patience and support from the international community. The Secretary-General calls on all stakeholders to seize this important opportunity and reiterates his readiness to fully support the ongoing process.
China: Sanctions could be adjusted to support the nuclear deal
China says UN resolutions, including sanctions on North Korea, could be adjusted to support the nuclear settlement on the Korean peninsula.
Geng Shuang, Representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"The United Nations Security Council should support and coordinate dialogue with the Korean Peninsula and the Peninsula and promote the settlement of penitentiary deposits on the peninsula issue"
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told local media on Tuesday that he would like to thank Donald Trump for managing the abduction issue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-in and wanted to hear more details from the US President by telephone.
Moon Jae-in: The June 12 agreement will go down in history
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who attended the summit from Seoul, warmly congratulated and welcomed the success of the historic summit.
He said after speaking about the two leaders that he could "predict the success of the summit".
Seventy years of discord and hatred have created a "black shadow" that makes it hard to believe what happened before our eyes. I owe my congratulations on the courage and determination of the two leaders to take the step towards change. "The June 12 agreement will go down in history as the event that helped break the last remnants of the Cold War on earth."
He added that the summit was "a great victory for both the United States and the two Koreas and a huge step forward for the people of the world who want peace."
Russia welcomes but also asks for proof
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also welcomed the meeting.
"We have not seen any documents," Lavrov said.
"I think they have not been published yet, but the fact of the meeting itself is of course positive."
British Government: Kim Jong Un may have "finally heeded the message" of denuclearization
The British government hopes that Kim Jong "will continue to negotiate in good faith for full, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization," according to British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
North Korea 's commitment to work towards denuclearization shows that leader Kim Jong Un "may ultimately take into account the message that only a change of course can bring a secure and prosperous people to North Korea," he said.
Boris Johnson explains that the United States will continue to support the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
