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Pompeo answers Pyongyang accusation: 'The world is a gangster' | Al Jazeera English In a recent video by Al Jazeera, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed North Korea's claims about the nature of diplomatic negotiations, labeling the global diplomatic landscape as somewhat akin to a “gangster” environment. This remark came during his visit to Tokyo, where he engaged with key allies like Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. His goal was to downplay accusations that the U.S. was making “gangster-like demands” during the two-day discussions in Pyongyang. Pompeo characterized the meetings as productive, stating that North Korea had committed to destroying test sites while also reassured the importance of "full denuclearization". He emphasized that the next round of talks was already scheduled, demonstrating a commitment to continued dialogue despite tensions. However, the North Korean government conveyed a starkly different depiction of the meetings, branding them as “regrettable” and suggesting that relations were now veering into a precarious phase. In a statement from their foreign ministry, they highlighted the importance of moving past deep-seated distrust and focusing on trust-building measures that involve a phased approach to negotiations. Despite the contrasting narratives, Pompeo maintained that progress has been made yet reiterated that it isn’t sufficient to warrant lifting the existing UN sanctions on North Korea until the nation takes substantive steps to dismantle its nuclear capacities. This sentiment was echoed by both the Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers, who reaffirmed their insistence on a complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

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