The President’s Trip to Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines

April 22 to April 29

President Obama’s fifth trip to Asia during his time in office will underscore a continued focus on the Asia-Pacific region and commitment to his vision of rebalancing to the world’s largest emerging region. The President’s visit to Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines will focus on our major priorities in the region: modernizing our alliances; supporting democratic development; advancing the Trans-Pacific Partnership and commercial ties; investing in regional institutions; and deepening cultural and people-to-people ties.

April 21, 2014

Previewing the President's Trip to Asia, Spring 2014

Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes previews the President's trip to Japan, Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines during.

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President Obama's April 2014 Asia Trip Schedule

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

• In the morning, President Obama departs for Tokyo, Japan
  

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

• In the afternoon, President Obama arrives in Tokyo, Japan
  
• Later, the President joins Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan for a private dinner
  

Thursday, April 24, 2014

• In the morning, President Obama meets with Emperor Akihito of Japan at the Imperial Palace
  
• The President meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan at Akasaka Palace
  
• In the afternoon, the President participates in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Abe
  
• Later, President Obama delivers remarks at a youth and science event with students at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
  
• The President visits Meiji Shrine
  
• President Obama attends the Japan State Dinner and delivers remarks
  

Friday, April 25, 2014

• In the morning, President Obama greets members of the U.S. Embassy in Japan
  
• Later that morning, the President bids farewell to the Emperor Akihito of Japan
  
• In the afternoon, President Obama travels to Seoul, Republic of Korea
  
• The President visits the National War Memorial and participates in a wreath-laying ceremony
  
• Later, the President visits Gyengbok Palace
  
• President Obama meets with President Park at the Blue House
  

Saturday, April 26, 2014

• In the morning, President Obama participates in a roundtable meeting with business leaders to discuss trade policy
  
• Later, the President participates in a Combined Forces Command Briefing at Yongsan Garrison and delivers remarks
  
• In the afternoon, the President travels to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  
• President Obama participates in an arrival ceremony in Parliament Square
  
• Later that evening, the President attends a State Dinner and delivers remarks at Istana Negara
  

Sunday, April 27, 2014

• In the morning, President Obama greets members of the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia
  
• Later, the President visits the National Mosque of Malaysia
  
• President Obama meets with Prime Minister Najib Razak at Perdana Putra
  
• In the afternoon, President Obama attends a working lunch with Prime Minister Najib Razak
  
• The President delivers remarks at the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center
  
• Later, the President participates in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Town Hall at the University of Malaysia
  

Monday, April 28, 2014

• The President travels to Manila, Philippines, and participates in an arrival ceremony at Malacanang Palace
  
• Later that afternoon, President Obama meets with President Benigno S. Aquino III of the Philippines
  
• President Obama participates in a joint press conference with President Aquino
  
• The President greets members of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines
  
• Later that evening, the President attends a State Dinner with President Aquino at Malacanang Palace
  

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

• In the morning, President Obama delivers remarks at Fort Bonafacio
  
• Later that morning, the President participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery
  
• The President travels back to Washington, D.C.