Trump’s visit driven by global politics


United front: Saifuddin Nasution (centre) and other senior officials attending the launch of the book ‘Sayangi Negaraku Sederap Memaknai Madani’ at the Home Ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The decision to invite US President Donald Trump to the 47th Asean Summit next month was made based on the international political context, says the Home Minister.

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Trump’s presence at the summit in Kuala Lumpur should serve as a platform for Malaysia, as Asean Chair, to convey its stance directly to the US leader on the issue of Palestine.

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