US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met today (Thursday, Oct 30) in the South Korean port of Busan and discussed strengthening bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and a joint role in maintaining world peace. The meeting was held in the midst of a trade war between the world's two economic powers and on the sidelines of the APEC summit, and both leaders emphasized the need for cooperation, exchanging views on regional and global issues, and advancing common interests.
Publish dateThursday 30 October 2025 - 13:21
Story Code : 334044
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): According to the Independent website, this bilateral meeting was held in the midst of a fierce trade war between the world's two economic powers and is considered a high-stakes meeting.
On the eve of entering the venue of the meeting, Trump said in response to reporters' questions about the possibility of reaching a trade agreement with China after this meeting: "It is possible."
During the bilateral meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, they emphasized the strengthening of bilateral relations, long-term cooperation and joint role in maintaining world peace.
US President: We will have a great relationship in the long term
At the beginning of the meeting, Trump stated that it was a great honor to be with his old friend and emphasized that the Chinese president is a very distinguished and respected figure.
The US President added: I think we have agreed on many issues so far and we will reach an agreement on more right now.
Trump continued by stating that Xi Jinping is a great figure who leads a great country and noted: I think we will have a great relationship in the long term and it is an honor to have you here with us.
Chinese President: Beijing and Washington should be partners and friends
On the other hand, Xi Jinping welcomed the reunion with Trump and said: It is a great pleasure for me to meet you too and it feels warm to see you again after so many years.
In this meeting, he referred to his close ties with the US President and added: "Not long ago, the economic and trade delegations of the two countries held a new round of consultations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and reached a basic agreement on resolving the main issues of concern to both sides, which has created the necessary conditions for holding this meeting."
The Chinese President also pointed out that since Trump's re-election, they have had three telephone conversations and exchanged several letters, adding: "We have been in close contact with each other during this period, and for this reason, relations between Beijing and Washington have remained stable overall."
He continued by stating that despite the differences in the countries' conditions, the emergence of tension between the world's two largest economies is a natural thing, and said: "You and I, who are the helmsmen of China-US relations, must maintain the right course against the winds, waves, and challenges and ensure the stable movement of the great ship of China-US relations."
Xi Jinping also stressed that he has always believed that China's development is in line with Trump's vision of making America great again, saying: "History has taught us that China must be a partner and friend of the United States, because our countries are fully capable of helping each other succeed and prosper together."
The Chinese president went on to mention Trump as someone who attaches great importance to world peace and is eager to resolve regional disputes, adding: "I appreciate your outstanding role in achieving the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza."
He also pointed to Trump's role in signing the joint declaration on peace on the Cambodian-Thailand border, stressing: "China has also helped Cambodia and Thailand in its own way to properly resolve their border disputes, and we have also made efforts to advance peace talks to resolve other regional issues."
Xi Jinping continued by stating that the world is facing many difficult issues today, and noted: As two major countries, China and the United States can shoulder their common responsibilities and make more great and tangible achievements for the interests of the two countries and the whole world, so I am eager to exchange views on important issues for the two countries and the world.
According to media reports, hours ago, on the eve of the meeting with the Chinese President in the South Korean port of Busan, the President of the United States welcomed the meeting by posting two separate messages on his social media account called Truth Social, writing: I look forward to meeting the Chinese President.
In his first message, Trump stated that he was very eager to meet the Chinese President and wrote: This meeting will be held in the next few hours.
In his second message, he referred to this meeting as the "Group 2" meeting and wrote: The G2 meeting will be held soon.
According to the Independent, Trump likened his bilateral meeting with the Chinese president to a meeting of the Group of Seven (G7), a group of seven major economic powers including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom.
The meeting is being held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the port of Busan, which began on Thursday and is attended by leaders of the 21 member countries of the organization.
On the eve of entering the venue of the meeting, Trump said in response to reporters' questions about the possibility of reaching a trade agreement with China after this meeting: "It is possible."
During the bilateral meeting between the US and Chinese presidents, they emphasized the strengthening of bilateral relations, long-term cooperation and joint role in maintaining world peace.
US President: We will have a great relationship in the long term
At the beginning of the meeting, Trump stated that it was a great honor to be with his old friend and emphasized that the Chinese president is a very distinguished and respected figure.
The US President added: I think we have agreed on many issues so far and we will reach an agreement on more right now.
Trump continued by stating that Xi Jinping is a great figure who leads a great country and noted: I think we will have a great relationship in the long term and it is an honor to have you here with us.
Chinese President: Beijing and Washington should be partners and friends
On the other hand, Xi Jinping welcomed the reunion with Trump and said: It is a great pleasure for me to meet you too and it feels warm to see you again after so many years.
In this meeting, he referred to his close ties with the US President and added: "Not long ago, the economic and trade delegations of the two countries held a new round of consultations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and reached a basic agreement on resolving the main issues of concern to both sides, which has created the necessary conditions for holding this meeting."
The Chinese President also pointed out that since Trump's re-election, they have had three telephone conversations and exchanged several letters, adding: "We have been in close contact with each other during this period, and for this reason, relations between Beijing and Washington have remained stable overall."
He continued by stating that despite the differences in the countries' conditions, the emergence of tension between the world's two largest economies is a natural thing, and said: "You and I, who are the helmsmen of China-US relations, must maintain the right course against the winds, waves, and challenges and ensure the stable movement of the great ship of China-US relations."
Xi Jinping also stressed that he has always believed that China's development is in line with Trump's vision of making America great again, saying: "History has taught us that China must be a partner and friend of the United States, because our countries are fully capable of helping each other succeed and prosper together."
The Chinese president went on to mention Trump as someone who attaches great importance to world peace and is eager to resolve regional disputes, adding: "I appreciate your outstanding role in achieving the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza."
He also pointed to Trump's role in signing the joint declaration on peace on the Cambodian-Thailand border, stressing: "China has also helped Cambodia and Thailand in its own way to properly resolve their border disputes, and we have also made efforts to advance peace talks to resolve other regional issues."
Xi Jinping continued by stating that the world is facing many difficult issues today, and noted: As two major countries, China and the United States can shoulder their common responsibilities and make more great and tangible achievements for the interests of the two countries and the whole world, so I am eager to exchange views on important issues for the two countries and the world.
According to media reports, hours ago, on the eve of the meeting with the Chinese President in the South Korean port of Busan, the President of the United States welcomed the meeting by posting two separate messages on his social media account called Truth Social, writing: I look forward to meeting the Chinese President.
In his first message, Trump stated that he was very eager to meet the Chinese President and wrote: This meeting will be held in the next few hours.
In his second message, he referred to this meeting as the "Group 2" meeting and wrote: The G2 meeting will be held soon.
According to the Independent, Trump likened his bilateral meeting with the Chinese president to a meeting of the Group of Seven (G7), a group of seven major economic powers including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom.
The meeting is being held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the port of Busan, which began on Thursday and is attended by leaders of the 21 member countries of the organization.
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