President George H.W. Bush and Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev held their final news conferenc

(3 Jun 1990) President George H.W. Bush and Soviet Union leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev proclaimed an atmosphere of growing trust at the close of their four-day summit. They left unsolved nagging differences on German unity and independence for Lithuania. The leaders parted with smiles and warm handshakes and a decision to meet on a regular basis - perhaps annually. The Soviet president invited Bush to Moscow, a state visit that may take place before year’s end. The news conference was broadcast live in America and across the Soviet Union, where mounting political and economic problems await Gorbachev on his return. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: