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President Donald Trump will greet three Americans released from captivity by North Korea.[Live Stream]
Later in the morning, the president will meet with Secretary of Defense James Mattis.
The president will have a meeting with Sen. Pat Roberts, Rep. Mike Conaway and the Secretary of Agriculture in the afternoon and then he will head to Indiana to host a “Make America Great Again” rally. [Live Stream]
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
On Argentina
The United States supports the economic reform program of President Mauricio Macri of Argentina, which is market-oriented, growth-focused, and has improved Argentina’s future. President Macri has the right vision for the Argentine economy and has made important strides toward modernizing the country’s economic policy.
Regarding Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia
President Donald J. Trump congratulates Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on his having been sworn in today as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia. The President also congratulates all Malaysians on their participation in a competitive and peaceful election campaign.
The United States–Malaysia relationship is rooted in longstanding and strong people-to-people ties, shared democratic values, and commercial relations. The United States looks forward to continuing to work closely with Malaysia to further strengthen the United States–Malaysia Comprehensive Partnership, and to address common international and regional challenges.
On Iranian Regime Provocation against Israel
The United States condemns the Iranian regime’s provocative rocket attacks from Syria against Israeli citizens, and we strongly support Israel’s right to act in self-defense. The Iranian regime’s deployment into Syria of offensive rocket and missile systems aimed at Israel is an unacceptable and highly dangerous development for the entire Middle East. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bears full responsibility for the consequences of its reckless actions, and we call on the IRGC and its militant proxies, including Hizballah, to take no further provocative steps.
The United States also calls on all nations to make clear that the Iranian regime’s actions pose a severe threat to international peace and stability.
On the Visit of President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan
President Donald J. Trump will welcome President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan for his historic first visit to the White House on May 16, 2018. President Trump and President Mirziyoyev will renew the United States–Uzbekistan bilateral strategic partnership, in order to pursue shared interests and address emerging challenges. They will also discuss Uzbekistan’s progress on implementing important reforms, enhancing trade and investment, and addressing the regional security situation, including developments in Afghanistan.
Proclaimed May 11, 2018, as Military Spouse Day
Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Central African Republic
Call with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. The two leaders discussed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, and agreed to continue close coordination in advance of the President’s upcoming meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The President and Prime Minister committed to maintaining trilateral cooperation with the Republic of Korea, and also affirmed the shared goal of North Korea abandoning its illicit weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.
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