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But the conflict isn't actually over.
In recent days, a shooting in the disputed area and a landmine explosion have tested the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
The White House says the president is in touch with Malaysia as well to help bring an end to the recent violence.
Trump told reporters that the government would be opening back up, quote, very quickly, though the House would still need to pass any short-term package before Trump can sign it.
Trump called the deal, quote, very good and said he would abide by it, including the measure that reverses the mass firings of government employees that took place during the shutdown.
Trump told reporters that the government would be opening back up, quote, very quickly, though the House would still need to pass any short-term package before Trump can sign it.
Trump called the deal, quote, very good and said he would abide by it, including the measure that reverses the mass firings of government employees that took place during the shutdown.
Answering questions from reporters, Trump said that Senate Republicans are making a, quote, big mistake in not getting rid of the filibuster.
The change would allow the GOP to reopen the government with a simple majority rather than the now required 60 votes.
The president said he wasn't worried that getting rid of the filibuster would backfire on Republicans if later down the line Democrats used the same strategy.
Japanese Prime Minister Taikachi hosted Trump for a bilateral meeting and a lunch in Tokyo.
Trump congratulated the prime minister on her recent election win, becoming the first female prime minister of Japan.
The two leaders signed an agreement affirming the U.S.-Japan relationship is in its quote, golden era.
The two leaders also signed an agreement on rare earths minerals.
A final trade agreement is still being finalized, but the Japanese prime minister has teased a purchase of Ford F-150 trucks from the U.S.
Deepa Shivaram, NPR News, Tokyo.