Trump lands in Malaysia for first stop in high-stakes Asia trip
President Donald Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking the first stop in his high-stakes Asia trip, where he is set to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders summit. Upon arrival, Trump was warmly welcomed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, spectators waving Malaysian flags, and conventional dancers. He engaged with the crowd, waving both Malaysian and U.S. flags, before heading to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. At the summit, Trump is expected to take part in a peace signing ceremony aimed at ending a recent conflict between Thailand and cambodia. Additionally, he plans to hold a bilateral meeting with prime minister Anwar, which may include the signing of a trade deal, followed by a dinner with ASEAN leaders.the visit underscores diplomatic efforts in the region and highlights Trump’s intent to strengthen ties with Southeast asian nations.
Trump lands in Malaysia for first stop in high-stakes Asia trip
President Donald Trump landed in Malaysia early Sunday local time, in what is the first part of his trip to Asia that will see him attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders summit.
Trump touched down in Kuala Lumpur, the capital, at 10 a.m., where he was met on the tarmac by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He was also greeted with scores of spectators waving Malaysian flags, as well as traditional dancers from the Asian country, with the U.S. president showing his own iconic dance.
Trump was then seen talking to spectators and waving both Malaysian and U.S. flags, before taking off in his limousine, The Beast, with Anwar.
He is now headed to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, where there will be a peace signing ceremony ending the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia that erupted over the summer.
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Trump had earlier said he would be signing that peace deal “immediately” upon landing in Kuala Lumpur.
According to his schedule, Trump will also participate in a bilateral meeting with Anwar as well as an unspecific signing with the Malaysian prime minister, which could be a trade deal. He will later attend a dinner with ASEAN leaders.
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