MOSCOW, Oct 14 – United States President Donald Trump will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Manila, Philippines, next month.
Philippine presidential spokesperson Claire Castro confirmed the US leader’s participation during a news briefing in Manila on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The 49th ASEAN Summit is scheduled to take place in the Philippine capital from November 16 to 18, 2026.
The international gathering will bring together regional leaders from Southeast Asian member nations alongside key dialogue partners to discuss economic cooperation, regional security, and trade.
Summit Schedule and Strategic Multi-Lateral Engagements
The confirmation marks a major multilateral engagement for the US administration in the Asia-Pacific region:
- Official Confirmation: Presidential spokesperson Claire Castro confirmed Trump’s attendance during Wednesday’s press briefing in Manila.
- Summit Dates: The 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings will convene from November 16 to 18, 2026.
- Diplomatic Significance: The meeting in Manila will serve as a core platform for high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions between the United States and Southeast Asian nations.
Further details regarding President Trump’s delegation, side bilateral meetings, and official agenda items will be released by diplomatic representatives closer to the event.
–NMT
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