(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (KUNA) - President Donald Trump met with Norweigan Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the White House on Wednesday to discuss ways of promoting "a future of security and world prosperity." During the discussions, Trump thanked Solberg for Norway's commitment to the NATO mission in Afghanistan and its contribution to the campaign against the so-called Islamic State.
"I want to thank the people of Norway for their commitment to fair and reciprocal trade - a word that you're going to hear more and more coming from this administration, and it should have come from other administrations before me," Trump said at a joint press conference. "Reciprocal trade, which benefits us all," he added.
For her part, Stolberg echoed her gratitude for the US as a "major trade partner" and highlighted that the country is number two, after the US in defense spending per capita.
When asked about any possibility of a new war breaking out in the world, Trump said replied, "I don't expect that." "I think because peace through strength. I think we're going to have a long period of peace. I hope we do. We have certainly problems with North Korea, but a lot of good talks are going on right now, a lot of good energy," he added. (end) ak.gb
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