Trump expects to meet Putin and Xi at Shenzhen summit next week
Trump said the leaders could discuss denuclearization and efforts "to finish the war in Iran" at the Asia‑Pacific summit on November 18–19 in Shenzhen.
Former US president Donald Trump said he expects to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week at the Asia‑Pacific summit in Shenzhen, China, which is scheduled for November 18 and 19.
Announcing his travel plans to reporters, Trump said the meeting with the two leaders is among the sessions he anticipates while in China. "I will go to China and I think one of the meetings will be with President Putin and President Xi. It will be interesting. We will talk about many things, including denuclearization. We are trying to finish the war in Iran," Trump said.
Possible focus: Iran and denuclearization
Trump indicated that talks would include denuclearization and efforts to end the conflict in Iran. He did not provide further details about timing or the exact format of the three‑way meeting, but framed it as part of his agenda at the summit.
The Asia‑Pacific summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19 brings together regional and global leaders, offering an opportunity for bilateral and multilateral conversations on security and diplomacy. A trilateral encounter between Trump, Putin and Xi would be notable because it would gather the leaders of three major powers in a single session.
Observers will be watching whether the planned contacts produce concrete steps on Iran or other strategic issues, and whether any follow‑up meetings are arranged after the Shenzhen gathering.
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