KUALA LUMPUR – Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and global partners, including US President Donald Trump, are set to convene in Malaysia from October 26 to 28 for a high-stakes summit focusing on trade, diplomacy, and regional security.
The summit will bring together heads of state from ASEAN’s 10 member nations alongside leaders from major global economies such as the United States, China, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Australia. Trump, joined by senior US officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will also hold talks with Chinese officials aimed at easing trade tensions over rare earth exports.
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A highlight of the event is the expected signing of a broader ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, following deadly border clashes earlier this year. The agreement, brokered with support from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Trump, could mark a breakthrough in regional peace efforts.
Additionally, Malaysia will host the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) leaders’ summit to discuss expanding membership and improving trade flows within the world’s largest trading bloc.
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ASEAN will also officially welcome East Timor as its 11th member, ending a decade-long accession process and marking a historic moment for the Southeast Asian community.