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Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says
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Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said discussions had taken place about a possible trilateral meeting between Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at the next APEC summit.
  • The summit is scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China, although Trump’s attendance remains uncertain.
  • Trump’s participation may be linked to whether Xi attends the December G20 meeting at Trump’s Florida resort.

A possible three-way meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place at the next Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.

APEC leaders from its 21 member economies are scheduled to meet in Shenzhen, southern China, on November 18 and 19. The gathering could provide an opportunity for Xi and Trump to meet for a fourth time this year.

This issue was discussed, yes.

— Yuri UshakovThe Kremlin aide confirmed that officials had discussed a possible trilateral meeting.

Asked about the possibility on Russian state television, Ushakov said, “This issue was discussed, yes.” He added that “if it turns out, as has been said, then the three of them will be able to have a meeting.”

Putin confirmed in May that he intended to attend the APEC meeting, while Trump has not yet confirmed his participation. Trump’s decision may depend partly on whether Xi agrees to attend the December 14-15 Group of 20 meeting at the US president’s Doral golf resort in Florida.

And if it turns out, as has been said, then the three of them will be able to have a meeting.

— Yuri UshakovHe described the possibility of Xi, Trump and Putin meeting at the APEC summit.
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