November 15, 2009 Obama, Medvedev work toward nuclear arms reduction agreement Play video

(NECN/APTN: Singapore) - President Barack Obama met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev behind closed doors on Sunday, discussing nuclear issues and Afghanistan.

The two leaders have agreed to further sanctions against Iran should it fail to meet international nuclear obligations.

"We believe that the United States and Russia will continue to urge Iran to the path that leads them to meeting its international obligations," President Obama said.

Mr. Obama said the United States and Russia will have a replacement treaty on reducing nuclear arms in time to be approved by the end of the year.

President Obama landed in Shanghai late Sunday night, beginning his first visit to China as president.

During his planned three-day trip, the president will meet with leaders to discuss issues like the economy, human rights and global warming.

On Monday, he will host a town hall meeting in Shanghai with Chinese college students.

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