The leaders of the United States and the Republic of Korea agreed to avoid conflicts during the Olympics and joint exercises to ensure the security of the upcoming Games, the White House said after a telephone conversation.

“Both leaders agreed to avoid conflicts (during the Olympics and our military exercises) so that the forces of the United States and the Republic of Korea could focus on ensuring the safety of the Games,” the White House said after a telephone conversation between the two leaders.

According to the press service of the White House, which arrived in RIA Novosti, the two countries are “committed to a safe and successful winter Olympic Games-2018”.

President of the United States Donald Trump promised to send a representative delegation to the Games.