President Donald Trump and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed a trade agreement and critical minerals pact Sunday, as the US leader looked to boost trade across Southeast Asia and respond to China’s tightening of access to rare earths.

The president will kick off his Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 26 where he will participate in the 47th ASEAN Summit.

US President Donald Trump arrived Sunday in Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit and a Cambodia-Thailand peace accord that is expected to be signed. Trump was welcomed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with a ceremony. He landed around 10 am local time (0200GMT) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The US president is starting a high-stakes trip to Asia, the highlight of which is a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Since trade negotiations between Malaysia and the US kicked off in April, Malaysia has already increased its purchase of American gas and tightened controls on “origin washing” and movement of AI chips - curbs aimed at clamping down on Chinese evasion of trade sanctions.

Trump joined the Malaysian group, performing traditional dance, and waved his arm after dancing on the spot ahead of the summit with leaders of the ASEAN group of nations.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit, marking his first visit in 8 years. He will hold bilateral talks, witness a peace declaration, and continue his Asia tour to Japan and South Korea.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has warned Southeast Asian counterparts that neutrality is shrinking due to big power rivalry.