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There is a possibility that US President Donald Trump may attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October
According to the New Straits Times, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the possibility during a media briefing at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 8 to 11 July.
"It's possible, yes," he said when asked about Trump's potential attendance.
"We are working on a date for that," he added, referring to the proposed ASEAN–US Special Summit.
US President Donald Trump.
Image via AP/New Straits TimesRubio arrived in Malaysia on Thursday, 10 July, to participate in the ASEAN meetings and was welcomed by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan
He also met with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who described their discussions as "beneficial".
Anwar cited the US' willingness to review trade tariffs and strengthen ties with both Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.
The prime minister also extended a formal invitation to Trump, through Rubio, to attend the upcoming summit in October.
Rubio's visit follows Trump's recent announcement of new tariffs and is seen as part of Washington's effort to reaffirm its foreign policy priorities in Asia.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Prime Minister's Office in Kuala Lumpur on 10 July.
Image via The EdgeBack in May, Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, had reached out to Washington to set a date for the ASEAN–US Special Summit
"Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has written to the US requesting that an ASEAN–US Special Summit be held this year.
"We are waiting for a response from the US, and hopefully we will receive good news," he said.
