Trump's Malaysia Visit: Prospects for Southeast Asian Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Malaysia on October 26 to attend the ASEAN summit, focusing on a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. A deadly conflict over their shared border heightened tensions, and the United States and Malaysia aim to broker lasting peace.

U.S. President Donald Trump is anticipated to visit Malaysia on October 26, as Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced Tuesday. The trip aligns with efforts to solidify a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, whose border conflict recently escalated.

The Kuala Lumpur Accord, a declaration expected to be signed during the ASEAN summit from October 26-28, aims to secure enduring peace between the two nations. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and an unnamed source indicate Trump's plans to attend, although Washington has not confirmed.

Previously, Malaysia brokered a ceasefire on July 28 after the five-day conflict displaced thousands, with both Trump and Anwar urging reconciliation. The upcoming summit will likely reinforce a broader ceasefire, requiring the removal of mines and artillery from the disputed areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)