In the idyllic setting of a tropical island, with the sun shining
brightly, Kim and Trump finally met, like two star crossed lovers. Trump
was bowed over by the sincerity of this young leader from North Korea
and it was like the proverbial love at first sight. One could easily
notice the comfort level of Trump and his liking for Kim. What enemies?
They were like long lost brothers coming together for the first time
after years of separation.
Kim was scheduled to fly home by 2pm local time after lunch. When the
two took a casual stroll in the courtyard of the colonial building of
Capella Hotel, beaming after lunch, it was clearly too late to make a
dash for the airport. They were in no hurry. Their expressions and body
language said it all, that all was fine and both were happy of the
outcome. The leisure stroll was the short break while officials hurried
behind closed doors to put in the final details for a historic document
to be signed by the President of the USA and the Chairman of North
Korea. Trump even showed Kim the interior of his bullet proof limousine.
When the moment came, there was jubilation all around. Everyone was
pleased with the two leaders signing a comprehensive agreement, hope the
terms were not as stupid and ridiculous as the CECA signed between
Singapore and India. Knowing how serious is this document and how
nationalistic are the two signatories, both must be sure that they were
signing an agreement that is favourable to their respective national
interests.
The positive vibration spreaded immediately across the world and the
Koreans, both North and South, must be the happiest people to share this
moment of truth. Moon Jae In and his cabinet were reported to rise in
applause at the signing of the document. The biggest winners of this
historic event must be the people of the two Koreas. There is peace in
sight and possibly a reunification in the not too distant future. Many
past issues and hostilities would be history as Kim vowed to start on a
clean slate, no more historical baggages.
The cynics, and as Trump put it, the ‘haters and losers’ would be
sulking. The spoilers would be cursing and swearing that this agreement
was made possible and signed by Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
History is in the making and the likelihood of a Trump visit to
Pyongyang and a similar visit by Kim to Washington are on the card.
Trump was in good spirit, forgetting the dreaded meetings he had a
couple of days ago with the G7 in Canada. He had good words for Kim, and
every comment coming from him was positive, fantastic, better than
expected.
Who would believe that this could be possible when a few weeks ago both
were hurling insults and threats against each other? A face to face
meeting and personal contact changed everything. Both men have built up a
rapport and liking for each other that was spontaneous.
Yes it happened in the Capella, in Sentosa, in Singapore. This is a
beautiful story with a beautiful ending. With Trump in charge,
everything is unpredictable and possible. Trump and Kim were too happy
men. Trump had never been so happy since he last won his election to be
the President of the USA.
For those who are grumbling about the $20m spent, think of it as advertising Singapore and the hours of coverage for the whole world and the positive image it gave to Singapore. Any advertising effort of this scale would cost very much more and with lesser impact.
ReplyDeleteThink of the silly billions spent on F1 and you will understand what stupidity means. The billions spent on F1 is nothing compares to what the $20m did for Singapore.
The stupidity has no cure type would still be advocating their silly idea of paying for F1 using public fund.
The whole world hopes that the POTUS is truly in love with Kim and not just being infatuated. Once the novelty and the euphoria of their first meeting faded, reality would set in. The business of working out a comprehensive peace agreement is a daunting task. Much haggling and political horse-training have to be done. The outcome of this summit is uncertain. Although it may be one small step but hopefully it is a giant leap for achieving peace among human beans.
ReplyDeleteOut of sight, out of mind. USA and NK begin their war of words and it is back to square one.
ReplyDeletetomorow come again.free wat!
ReplyDeleteRB - Kim Trump Summit – Love at first sight.
ReplyDeleteVery well written piece! U r 100% correct to say that. It was like the Chinese show - All Men Are Brothers. This one proved it all. TRUMP was tremendously impressed by the humility & sincerity of Kim JN. Never in his life he mention a ' special bond ' to any of the leaders that he met as a President of USA & he did said they wud meet many times & the meeting was juz 'fantastic' & excellent, the 2 were like brothers when they walked around the Sinkies Capella Hotel @ Sentosa. Woah, Donald Trump must be amazed & even Kim too said he wud leave all the pasts behind & start building a good relationship with the US. It's indeed EpIc & Memorable one & lets hope this relationship with last till their d-day, Ah Long must be feeling most happy to bring these wo together for a successful meeting & a done deal as well. Long will never be shy to ask for more bziness with NK & US Lah, let's wait n see.
Hope USA can now dismantle her bases and withdraw their nuclear warships out of South China Sea as PDRK is not posing any threat anymore. We want peace in Asia.
ReplyDeleteTrump noted that Kim as a skilled negotiator love his people.
ReplyDeleteCan we say that PAP love Sinkies from the India-S'pore CECA negotiations ?
Singapore part of Malaysia? ‘Reunification’ blunder in Pompeo comments.
ReplyDeleteThe U.S. State Department published on its website remarks made Monday by top diplomat Mike Pompeo ahead of the historic meeting, in a post initially stating they were delivered at a hotel in “Singapore, Malaysia”.
At the end of the day no change for sinkies lah.
ReplyDeleteMost will still die horrible death ... especially those above 50.
CECA was first mooted by George Yeo and signed by him as Foreign Minister on behalf of Singapore to screw up daft Singaporeans.
ReplyDeleteThen it was upgraded and signed by Vivian Balakrishna, as Foreign Minister on behalf of Singapore, making it worse for PMETs.
Recently, when Moodi the Woodpecker came to visit Singapore, it was again upgraded (widen) to include previously not recognised by Singapore type of low quality India qualifying diplomas and certificates. This time signed by Lee Hsien Loong himself, to make it worst. Now all Singaporeans are screwed
CECA means Conned Executives Compromised All.
Typo error: At the end of the day no change for sinkies lah.
ReplyDeleteMost will still die horrible death ... especially those above 40.
Note: Earlier post 'above 50" is erroneous.
Rb, Knn I agreed with u that the 20 million spent is good investment lar. Knn good payback.
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