18-07-2025
Marcos to Invite Trump to Manila for 2026 East Asia Summit During US Visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will formally invite U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the 2026 East Asia Summit (EAS) in Manila during his official visit to Washington, D.C. from July 20 to 22, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced.
According to DFA Assistant Secretary Raquel Solano, the invitation is symbolic, aligning with the 80th anniversary of Philippine-U.S. diplomatic ties and the 75th year of their defense alliance.
As the 2026 ASEAN Chair, Marcos aims to showcase the Philippines' strategic vision for regional security, economic collaboration, and deeper people-to-people engagement.
The East Asia Summit gathers ASEAN member states and major global partners including the U.S., China, Japan, and India. Marcos' invitation highlights efforts to deepen U.S.-Philippines ties amid regional tensions.
His visit also marks the first official dialogue between a Southeast Asian head of state and Trump since the latter's return to the presidency.
