PM: Trump to visit Malaysia for ASEAN summit, Putin may join

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia next month in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit.

Speaking at the Ambank Group’s 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary Dinner, Anwar revealed that Trump had personally called him to convey his intention to attend the summit, which will also be attended by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Caliber.Az reports via Malaysian media.

“President Trump called to inform that he will be visiting Malaysia next month to coincide with the 47th ASEAN Summit,” Anwar said.

The Prime Minister further disclosed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is also “seriously considering” a visit to Malaysia, following a recent meeting between the two leaders in Beijing. “President Putin met me in Beijing and said he is seriously considering coming to Malaysia. So, you have Donald Trump, President Putin and Li Qiang,” he added.

Anwar described these potential high-level visits as a reflection of Malaysia’s growing geopolitical significance at a time of global uncertainty.put

“These are trying times. But notwithstanding, I’ve been very optimistic because we have the resilience. We have to build with this resilience — economic resilience and domestic resilience. There’s no reason, absolutely no reason why we can’t overcome because our fundamentals have been strong,” he said.

On domestic affairs, Anwar stressed that his government remains committed to maintaining political stability and policy clarity, which he described as essential to sustaining investor confidence. “Politically, it’s stable. What is more pertinent to my mind is the focus on policies that can drive economic growth. They will require a clear economic concept... clarity in policies, be it the national semiconductor or energy transition roadmap or digital transformation,” he stated.

The Prime Minister underlined that Malaysia’s peace, stability, and dynamic economic and cultural landscape have positioned it as a trusted and reliable partner within the region.

ASEAN, founded in 1967, brings together ten Southeast Asian nations — Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. In early 2025, the chairmanship of ASEAN rotated from Laos to Malaysia.

By Tamilla Hasanova