US President Donald Trump’s attendance at the ASEAN Summit marks new chapter in bilateral and regional cooperation, says PMO.
KUALA LUMPUR: The presence of United States President Donald Trump at the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits today further strengthens relations between ASEAN and the United States.
This development marks a new chapter in both bilateral and regional cooperation according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Prime Minister’s Senior Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said Trump’s official visit to Malaysia provides an important opportunity for ASEAN to convey its collective stance.
“Trump’s presence offers ASEAN a vital platform to express its shared positions on issues such as peace, trade, energy, and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region and Gaza,” he stated.
Tunku Nashrul noted that one of today’s key highlights would be the signing ceremony of the Thailand–Cambodia Peace Agreement.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Trump will witness this significant diplomatic event.
The ceremony symbolises ASEAN’s success in advancing peaceful and constructive diplomacy to resolve disputes.
This achievement reinforces confidence in Malaysia’s role as a facilitator of regional peace and stability.
Trump and Anwar are also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting during the summit proceedings.
Both leaders will additionally attend the 13th ASEAN-US Summit and a dinner with ASEAN leaders.
The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits will take place from tomorrow until October 28.
These meetings represent some of the largest gatherings in the regional organisation’s history.
Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 operates under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. – Bernama
