US President Donald Trump will attend the Asean summit in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday, marking the American leader’s first trip to the regional bloc’s key meeting since his return to office, according to the South China Morning Post.
Trump confirmed his attendance at the 10-member regional bloc during a phone call early on Thursday morning, Anwar said, during which the US president also congratulated Malaysia for its role in brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand over a border dispute.
The two leaders also discussed Trump’s incoming tariffs and free trade, Anwar said.
