United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October 2025. The confirmation came from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in September 2025.
Key details about Trump's attendance:
- Official Confirmation: Following a phone call with President Trump in July 2025, Prime Minister Anwar announced that the U.S. president had confirmed his intention to visit Malaysia for the summit.
- Other Attendees: Trump is expected to attend alongside other world leaders, including Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also reportedly "seriously considering" a visit.
- Agenda: The visit is expected to include discussions on trade and other issues. In a prior conversation with Anwar, Trump expressed his appreciation for Malaysia's diplomatic role in regional issues and agreed to review certain tariffs imposed on the country.
- Precedent: While the U.S. president is a regular invitee, this will be the first time a U.S. president attends the summit in Kuala Lumpur since Barack Obama in 2015.
- Political Context: Trump's attendance follows his successful 2024 presidential campaign, which returned him to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term beginning in January 2025.
About the ASEAN Summit 2025
- Host nation: Malaysia holds the rotating chairmanship of ASEAN for 2025 and will host the summit.
- Location: The event is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur.
- Date: The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings are planned for October 2025