Baghdad: The White House us President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea next Thursday, as announced by the White House.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt stated that President Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with President Xi in the morning before returning to Washington in the evening. The meeting is part of Trump's upcoming visit to several Asian countries, including South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan. Leavitt noted that Trump is scheduled to commence his Asia trip late Friday.

President Trump expressed optimism regarding the meeting, indicating his hope for a favorable outcome for the United States.