Four World Leaders Expected At 47th ASEAN Summit Malaysia October

United States President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are expected to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this October, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysia, serving as ASEAN chair for 2025, will host the summit under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' focusing on regional security, economic cooperation, and pressing global challenges. While Lula and Ramaphosa have confirmed their attendance, Trump has indicated his participation following a recent phone conversation with Anwar. The Prime Minister emphasized that securing attendance is only the first step, stressing the importance of ensuring the visit yields lasting value and that the leaders leave feeling their time was well spent. The summit aims to bring together leaders from the 10 ASEAN member countries and dialogue partners to discuss issues such as intra-ASEAN trade, cross-border investments, and energy connectivity. Anwar also reflected on ASEAN's progress since its founding, noting the relevance of the founders' vision amid contemporary geopolitical tensions.