Brazil's Lula to Attend ASEAN Summit Alongside Trump
By Global Leaders Insights Team | Nov 06, 2026
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila, Philippines, later this month. He will join several global leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The Philippine government confirmed Lula's participation on Friday, November 6. He will attend the gathering as a guest of the summit chair, according to Dominic Imperial, the Philippine Foreign Department's spokesperson for ASEAN issues.
The ASEAN summit, organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, will take place from November 15 to 18. The event will bring together regional leaders and international partners for discussions on key global and regional issues.
Lula, Trump and Carney Among Confirmed Attendees
Lula, 81, secured a surprise election victory last month against Flavio Bolsonaro. US President Donald Trump later described the Brazilian election as a "disgrace."
Following the election, Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States last week. His departure was described as the beginning of a self-imposed exile.
Trump, Lula and Carney are among the prominent international leaders expected to attend the Manila gathering.
Their participation adds to the international significance of the ASEAN summit, which provides a platform for discussions between Southeast Asian nations and their global partners.
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China, Japan and South Korea to Join the Gathering
Several East Asian dialogue partners of ASEAN will also participate in the meetings. These include China, Japan and South Korea.
However, China has not yet announced the official representative who will attend the Manila gathering.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is also expected to participate, according to the Philippine government.
Key leaders and representatives expected at the gathering include:
- Brazil: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- United States: President Donald Trump
- Canada: Prime Minister Mark Carney
- China, Japan and South Korea: Representatives from the three East Asian dialogue partners
- United Nations: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
The participation of these leaders highlights the international reach of the ASEAN summit. Their presence is expected to bring greater attention to the Philippines as it hosts the regional gathering.
