In pictures: Kim Jong-un surprise night-time Singapore tour ahead of Trump Kim Summit

Ahead of his historic summit with US President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday went on a surprise night-time tour of Singapore. Accompanied by the country's Indian-origin Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Kim visited the futuristic Gardens of the bay and described Singapore as “clean and beautiful”.

In pictures: Kim Jong-un's surprise night-time Singapore tour

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Ahead of his historic summit with US President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday went on a surprise night-time tour of Singapore. Accompanied by the country's Indian-origin Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Kim visited the futuristic Gardens of the bay and described Singapore as “clean and beautiful”.

In pictures: Kim Jong-un's surprise night-time Singapore tour

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Kim Jong-un along with his special bodyguards took a tour of Singapore late on Monday. He stopped at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands hotel and termed the place "clean and beautiful." (Picture courtesy: EPA)

In pictures: Kim Jong-un's surprise night-time Singapore tour

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Kim also took a small walk on the famous Jubilee Bridge in Singapore. The north Korean leader said that he aimed to learn from Singapore's experience. (Picture courtesy: BBC/AFP)

In pictures: Kim Jong-un's surprise night-time Singapore tour

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During the night-tour, Kim was accompanied by Singapore's Indian-origin Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. The foreign minister posed for a selfie with the North Korean leader.

In pictures: Kim Jong-un's surprise night-time Singapore tour

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And after months of twists and turns, the historic summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un took place on Tuesday. The duo shook hands and appreciated each other.