XI AND TRUMP: IRAN MUST NOT ACQUIRE NUCLEAR WEAPONS

WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 26 /SRNA/ - Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agreed that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons, according to a statement issued after Xi concluded his state visit to the United States.

The leaders also agreed that no country or institution should charge transit fees for passage through international waterways, Xinhua reported.

During the three-day visit, Xi and Trump exchanged in-depth views on bilateral relations, as well as major international and regional issues.

The presidents reminded that China and the United States were allies during World War II and fought side by side for victory, the Chinese news agency reported.

During Xi's visit, the two sides also reached agreement on establishing and improving mechanisms such as a trade council, reciprocal tariff reductions worth $30 billion, and expanding on agreements reached during consultations in Kuala Lumpur.