United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Malaysia on October 26 for the ASEAN Summit, where he will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. The summit follows recent deadly clashes between the two Southeast Asian nations, which resulted in over 40 casualties and the displacement of hundreds of thousands. Trump played a key role in brokering a ceasefire after speaking with leaders from both countries, and a formal truce was signed in Kuala Lumpur in July, though tensions remain.

Malaysian foreign minister Mohamad Hasan announced that both Malaysia and the United States will act as facilitators to help secure a lasting peace, with hopes that the agreement will be formalized as the Kuala Lumpur Declaration or Accord during the summit. The peace deal is part of Trump's ongoing efforts to mediate international conflicts, a record he has highlighted since taking office. Despite his involvement in several global disputes, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who dedicated the honor to Trump.