Trump dances with Malaysian performers as he kicks off Asia tour in lively fashion
President Donald Trump kicked off his Asia tour with a lively welcome in Malaysia, where he showcased his dance moves alongside local performers. This vibrant greeting, dubbed the “TRUMP DANCE MALAYSIA VERSION” by the White House, was orchestrated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, setting a positive tone for Trump’s five-day visit to the region. The trip is significant as it includes meetings with newly-elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, highlighting the strategic diplomatic engagements Trump is pursuing in Asia.
One of the key achievements during Trump’s tour was the oversight of a peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, signed at the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The agreement, which aims to resolve a long-standing conflict that has displaced over 260,000 people, requires Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers currently held captive and mandates both nations to begin the process of removing heavy weaponry from their shared border. Trump expressed pride in facilitating this historic agreement, stating, “We did something that a lot of people said couldn’t be done.” The Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Manet, hailed the day as historic, while his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul, emphasized that the accord lays the groundwork for enduring peace in the region. In recognition of Trump’s role in brokering this deal, Cambodia announced plans to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Beyond peace negotiations, Trump’s visit also focused on strengthening economic ties. He secured separate agreements with both Cambodia and Thailand, as well as trade deals with Malaysia involving critical minerals. These steps align with the U.S. strategy to diversify its supply chains and reduce dependence on China, especially in light of recent restrictions imposed by Beijing on key technology components. The combination of diplomatic and economic initiatives during this Asia tour underscores Trump’s commitment to enhancing U.S. influence in Southeast Asia while fostering stability and cooperation in the region.
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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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