Trump dances with Malaysian performers as he kicks off Asia tour in lively fashion
In a vibrant display of cultural diplomacy, President Donald Trump kicked off his Asia tour with an enthusiastic dance alongside Malaysian performers, a moment that the White House playfully dubbed the “TRUMP DANCE MALAYSIA VERSION.” This lively greeting, orchestrated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, set a positive tone for Trump’s five-day trip, which is marked by significant diplomatic engagements across the region. The itinerary includes meetings with newly-elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, highlighting the trip’s focus on strengthening ties with key Asian nations.
One of the tour’s standout moments occurred during the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), where Trump facilitated a historic peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand. This expanded ceasefire, which aims to end a long-standing conflict that has displaced approximately 260,000 people, was signed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Trump expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “We did something that a lot of people said couldn’t be done.” The agreement requires Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers held captive and mandates both nations to begin the removal of heavy weaponry from their shared border. This breakthrough was lauded by both prime ministers, with Cambodia’s leader calling it a “historic day” and Ibrahim emphasizing that reconciliation is a courageous act rather than a concession.
In addition to the peace agreement, Trump also secured separate economic deals with both Cambodia and Thailand, as well as agreements with Malaysia focusing on trade and critical minerals. These initiatives are part of a broader U.S. strategy to diversify supply chains and reduce dependence on China, especially in the wake of Beijing’s restrictions on key technology components. The collaborative spirit of the summit and Trump’s active role in fostering regional stability and economic partnerships underscore the significance of this trip, showcasing the U.S.’s commitment to engaging with Southeast Asian nations in a meaningful way.
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President
Donald Trump
danced alongside Malaysian performers as he was greeted on the first leg of his Asia tour.
The White House dubbed his moves, “TRUMP DANCE MALAYSIA VERSION” 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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