KUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend a major summit of Southeast Asian nations in October, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Thursday. Speaking to parliament, Anwar also told MPs that a tariff deal with Washington was expected to be announced on Friday. “I had the opportunity to speak with the President of the United States, Donald Trump. He confirmed that he will be attending the 47th ASEAN Summit in October,” Anwar said.

Trump’s presence at the October summit will mark his first appearance at the diplomatic bloc’s key leaders’ meeting after years of no-shows.

KUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend a major summit of Southeast Asian nations in October, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Thursday.…