accepted. this is key for a number of reasons. they have common ground they share when it comes to syria and economic ties and trade. also major differences when it comes to climate change and president trump pulling out. our white house correspondent is with us. sarah, previewing the press conference that we will see in a few hours, 12:00 eastern live right here, what are you expecting? each president will only ask two reporters or only take questions from two reporters. >> reporter: that's right. we are here at the presidential palace awaiting their arrival. the two world leaders will meet. they will hold their bilateral meeting privately along with advisers, then come out and make statements and take questions. it is two from the french press and two from the american press. sit the first time president trump will be facing the public and addressing, presumably this