Recognizing the past animosity, especially following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tensions along the border and the conflict in Ukraine, stressing the importance of reducing the level of conflict.
I got along with President Xi very well until COVID. That was a bridge too far. But until then, I got along with President Xi very, very well. We were very close, as leaders go.
Border clashes, Trump acknowledged their severity and expressed a willingness to act as a mediator if needed. He stated, "I look at India, I do see the skirmishes on the border, which are quite brutal, and I guess they continue to persist. If I could be of assistance, I'd be happy to help, because that should be halted."
It's a very crucial entity in the global sphere. I believe they can assist us in bringing an end to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The US President also emphasized the significance of diplomatic cooperation among the world's major powers.
"We can all live together in harmony - India and Russia, the US and all of us, it's very crucial," Trump added.
Currently, the amount being spent is between $400-450 billion.
He questioned the rationale behind such high expenditures, suggesting that countries could use these resources more constructively if they had better relationships.
Warning about the dangers of modern weaponry, particularly nuclear arms, Trump said, "You know, the immense power of modern weaponry, and not just nuclear but especially nuclear, is a very significant force."
Regarding denuclearization, Trump mentioned past conversations with President Xi. He stated, "I did discuss this with President Xi, and I received a very positive response. He's developing a highly robust nuclear capability. He's currently not close to Russia or the United States, but he will be soon. In fact, he will catch up within a four- to five-year timeframe".
He announced his intention to hold talks with leaders from both China and Russia to discuss ways to reduce military tensions, specifically regarding nuclear arms.
And I'm going to meet with Russia, and we're going to see if we can de-escalate the situation, if we can reduce the level of military involvement, especially as it pertains to nuclear capabilities.