North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday said he would “welcome” the establishing of U.S.-DPRK liaison offices in the two countries’ respective capitals.

In comments made during an expanded meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader, Kim was asked by a reporter whether he would support the setting up of diplomatic offices.

While initially reluctant to answer — even asking Trump to have the press leave the room — Kim then said: “I think it is something that could be welcome.”

Asked to elaborate, the DPRK leader said he and Trump needed “more time to discuss