According to the official KCNA news agency, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will suspend the tests from Saturday. The nation also decided to close a nuke test site to ensure the transparency of its test-halting effort.
On Twitter, Trump noted that the announcement and the decision of the DPRK are "very good news" for the country and the world.
"Big progress!" He tweeted, adding that he looks forward to his meeting with the DPRK's top leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump told the media on April 9 that he will meet with Kim in May or early June.
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21/4/18
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China has welcomed North Korea’s decision to halt its nuclear and ballistic missiles tests, expressing hope that Pyongyang will further follow the path of “denuclearization” and “political settlement” on the Korean Peninsula.
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“The Chinese side believes that North Korea’s decision will help ameliorate the situation on the peninsula,” the statement went on.
RT