Trump dances with Malaysian performers as he kicks off Asia tour in lively fashion
In a lively start to his Asia tour, President Donald Trump showcased his dance moves alongside Malaysian performers, a moment that was humorously dubbed the “TRUMP DANCE — MALAYSIA EDITION!” by the White House on social media. This engaging welcome was orchestrated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, setting a positive tone for the president’s five-day trip through the region. Trump’s itinerary includes significant meetings with newly-elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, highlighting the trip’s diplomatic importance amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
One of the key milestones of Trump’s visit was the signing of a peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, which he oversaw during the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This expanded ceasefire deal aims to resolve long-standing conflicts that have displaced approximately 260,000 people. The agreement, which mandates the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers held by Thailand and the removal of heavy weaponry from the border, has been hailed by both Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul as a historic achievement. Trump expressed pride in his role, stating, “We did something that a lot of people said couldn’t be done,” while Ibrahim emphasized that reconciliation is an act of courage rather than concession.
In addition to the peace deal, Trump engaged in economic discussions with both Cambodia and Thailand, further solidifying U.S. interests in the region. Notably, he signed agreements with Malaysia focused on trade and critical minerals, aiming to bolster U.S. supply chains and reduce dependency on China, particularly in light of recent restrictions imposed by Beijing on essential technology components. As the tour progresses, the implications of these agreements could resonate throughout the region, potentially reshaping trade dynamics and fostering stability in Southeast Asia.
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President
Donald Trump
danced alongside Malaysian performers as he was greeted on the first leg of his Asia tour on Saturday.
The White House dubbed his moves, “TRUMP DANCE — MALAYSIA EDITION!” on social media. The performance was part of a greeting for Trump laid out by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The five-day trip will see Trump meet with newly-elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo as well as Chinese President
Xi Jinping
in South Korea.
Trump also
oversaw the signing of a peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on Sunday.
THAILAND, CAMBODIA REACH CEASEFIRE DEAL TO END CONFLICT THAT DISPLACED 260k, TRUMP SAYS
The president watched as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed the expanded ceasefire at the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
CAMBODIA TO NOMINATE TRUMP FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR ROLE IN ENDING COUNTRY’S CONFLICT WITH THAILAND
The agreement requires Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers held prisoner and for both countries to begin removing heavy weapons from the border.
“We did something that a lot of people said couldn’t be done,” Trump said.
Cambodia’s prime minister called it a “historic day,” and the
Thai prime minister
said the agreement establishes “the building blocks for a lasting peace.”
Ibrahim praised the agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, saying during opening remarks at the summit that “it reminds us that reconciliation is not concession, but an act of courage.”
After the expanded ceasefire agreement was signed, Trump reached separate economic deals with Cambodia and Thailand.
Trump also signed agreements with Malaysia involving trade and critical minerals. The U.S. has been working to expand its supply chains to reduce reliance on China, as Beijing has limited exports of key components in technology manufacturing.
Fox News’ Landon Mion and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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