ASEAN Summit to Host Trump, Finalize U.S.–Malaysia Trade Deal
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Leaders from Southeast Asia and major world powers are set to convene here later this month for a summit that is expected to finalize a trade pact with the U.S., formally welcome a new member nation, and navigate mounting geopolitical tensions.
The 47th ASEAN Summit, scheduled for Oct. 26–28, is being hosted by Malaysia, which holds the bloc’s rotating chairmanship for 2025. The theme for its term is “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” a focus the host nation says is aimed at strengthening regional peace and prosperity.
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- The 47th ASEAN Summit, hosted by Malaysia on Oct. 26–28, will admit East Timor as ASEAN’s 11th member and focus on inclusivity and sustainability.
- A U.S.-Malaysia trade pact is expected to be signed by President Trump and Prime Minister Anwar, alongside participation from leaders of Italy, Brazil, South Africa, and Canada.
- The summit will address regional conflicts, with ASEAN mediating a Thailand-Cambodia border dispute through an observer mission.
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