President Obama's
Asia Trip
November 17-20, 2012

Asia Trip 2012

Since taking office President Obama has focused on the importance of Asia Pacific to the future of the United States, both economically and in terms of our political and security objectives in the world. On this historic trip, his fifth to the region, President Obama will be making the first-ever visit by a U.S. President to Burma and Cambodia.


Foreign Policy and the Trip to Asia

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Trip Schedule


SUNDAY

  • President Obama visits Wat Pho Royal Monastery in Bangkok, Thailand
  • President Obama receives a Royal Audience with King Bhumibol Adulyadej
  • President Obama takes part in a formal welcome ceremony at Thai Koo Fah Building
  • President and Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra of Thailand will hold a joint press conference, and then attend an official dinner together. This press conference was open press.
  • Read more about President Obama's first stop in Asia

MONDAY

  • President Obama travels to Burma where he meets with President Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi and delivers a speech to encourage Burma’s ongoing democratic transition.
  • Read more about President Obama promised support for the people of Burma
  • In the evening, the President will travel to Cambodia, where he will attend the East Asia Summit and meet with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

TUESDAY

  • President Obama attended the East Asia Summit in Cambodia