Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping to Hold Trilateral Summit in China on November 19

The leaders of three major world powers—US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping—are set to hold a trilateral summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 19, on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

The New York Times reported the development, citing sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump had previously announced publicly that he was planning to meet with Putin and Xi.

According to the White House, one of the key items on the agenda will be reducing the risks associated with the dangerous proliferation of nuclear weapons.

The discussions are also expected to cover the situations in North Korea and Iran, the report said.

The two-day APEC summit will bring together representatives from 21 member economies.

In addition to the trilateral meeting, Trump is also expected to hold a separate bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the same day.

The proposed talks are expected to provide an opportunity for the leaders to discuss major international security concerns and other issues of mutual interest.