Manila:President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to engage in bilateral meetings with United States President Donald Trump and other world leaders during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits.
According to Philippines News Agency, ASEAN 2026 spokesperson Dominic Xavier Imperial confirmed that Marcos will meet with Trump on the sidelines of the summit, as the US leader visits the Philippines. Trump's arrival in Manila is scheduled for November 17 to attend the ASEAN-US Special Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
In addition to Trump, President Marcos will hold discussions with the leaders of Australia, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea. Imperial noted that discussions for meetings with the leaders of India and Laos, as well as United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, are still in the planning stages.
The Philippines is hosting the ASEAN Summit from November 15 to 17, under the theme 'Navigating Our Future, Together,' focusing on peace and security, economic cooperation, and inclusive development to promote stability and growth in the region.
