The Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded the outcome of  Tuesday’s historic summit between  United States President, Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPPK).

In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its spokesperson, Dr. Tope Elias-Fatile on Tuesday in Abuja, the Federal Government described the Singapore Summit as a historic achievement.

According to the statement, the meeting which resulted in the signing of a statement by the two leaders also emphasized the need for the establishment of a new relationship between both nations.

The statement added that the meeting also enhanced the building of an enduring peace and stability with the denuclearization efforts in the Korean Peninsula as well as the recovery and repatriation of Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action.

”The success of the historic Summit is a demonstration of commitment by the relevant parties towards de-escalation of tension in the Korean Peninsula.

”It is a consolidation of the earlier achievement made during the Inter-Korean Summit of April 27 resulting in the Panmunjom Declaration between the leaders of the Koreas.

”Nigeria commends the bold step taken by the DPRK to dismantle the nuclear launch site as an indication of the determination to this peace process,” the statement said.

While recalling that President Muhammadu Buhari had reiterated the need for a compromise between the parties involved towards the peaceful denuclearization of the peninsula, the statement appreciated the efforts made by all parties involved in the process of the successful summit, especially the DPPK, US, China, Republic of Korea, Japan and Singapore.

”The outcome of this Summit has further strengthened Nigeria’s position over the years on the need for continuous dialogue towards the attainment of peaceful resolution of conflicts and crises.

”Assuredly, Nigeria will continue to advocate and promote peaceful resolution of conflict and crises around world,” the statement added.