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Kyrgyzstan–Malaysia relations refers to foreign relations between Kyrgyzstan and Malaysia. Kyrgyzstan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,[1] while Malaysia embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan is also accredited to Kyrgyzstan.[2]
History
[edit]Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in March 1992, with the embassy of Kyrgyzstan established in 1997 with the aid of Malaysian Government.[3] In 1995, the President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akaev conducted a first official visit to Malaysia.[3] The Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad then made a reciprocal official visit to the Kyrgyzstan in 1996.[3] Since that, the bilateral relations are greatly improved in the sector of trade and economy, investment, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres of mutual interest.[3]
Education relations
[edit]There is also some Kyrgyz live in Malaysia basically due to working or attending education which has led to mixed marriages between Kyrgyz and Malaysian.[4]
Economic relations
[edit]Currently, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan wants to enhance closer economic ties with Malaysia.[5] During a meeting with the Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Kyrgyzstan announced his intention to seek Malaysian investment in the country.[5] The bilateral trade between the two countries remain small at about U$3 million due to no air direct link between the two capital cities.[6] But, many Malaysian companies have started to look at possibilities in investment in the country.[6]
Further reading
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Home". The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to Malaysia. Archived from the original on 11 June 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "Malaysia Embassy, Kyrgyzstan". Embassy Row. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Kyrgyzstan-Malaysia". The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to Malaysia. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ Azlina Abdullah (21 December 2013). "M'sia has become like second home to Kyrgyz lass after 10 years". The Star. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ a b Arno Maierbrugger (3 February 2013). "Kyrgyzstan seeks Malaysian investment". Invest Vine. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ a b Balan Moses (9 December 2012). "Kyrgyzstan wants to take after Malaysia". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
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