The dinner is part of a larger Asia tour that will also include stops in Japan and South Korea.
Key details about the working dinner and the wider trip:
Host: The event is being hosted by Malaysia, the current chair of ASEAN.
- Prior meeting: Before the dinner, Trump is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
- Discussion topics: According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the trip will cover a wide range of topics, including trade talks, peace dialogues, and U.S.-China tensions.
- Significance: This marks a significant moment for the summit, as Trump attended only one ASEAN summit during his previous term.
- His presence is seen as a diplomatic win for Malaysia, affirming the relevance of the ASEAN forum.
- Subsequent travel: Following his time in Malaysia, President Trump will travel to Japan and South Korea to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit and meet with other leaders, including China's Xi Jinping.
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