Trump Attends ASEAN Summit Malaysia, Joins Peace Deal Ceremony Amid Diplomatic Engagements

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit and surprised attendees by joining local performers in traditional dancing, a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally welcomed Trump at the airport and even joined him in dancing, highlighting a rare cultural celebration amid diplomatic events. Trump’s visit includes attending a peace agreement ceremony between Thailand and Cambodia, though Thailand’s foreign minister described the agreement as a "pathway to peace" rather than a formal peace deal. This five-day Asian tour is Trump’s longest foreign trip since his return to office. The viral dance moment was seen as a display of soft power and cultural diplomacy, receiving mixed reactions online but emphasizing a lighter side to global diplomacy. The ASEAN Summit, held twice a year, focuses on economic, political, security, and socio-cultural issues among Southeast Asian nations.