Obama expected to push for closer ties with Malaysia, Asean during visit


NEW YORK: United States President Barack Obama's visit to Asia, which includes Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines, at the end of April is expected to focus on a number of bilateral and regional issues.

United States principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Asia Pacific at the Department of State, Scot Marciel, said: "Some of the issues that will likely come up for discussion between President Obama and the Malaysian side will include business ties, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and bilateral trade."

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