Belarus–Malaysia relations
Bilateral relations
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Belarus and Malaysia established diplomatic relations in 1992. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Belarus embassy in Jakarta is accredited to Malaysia.[1] Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement.
History
Relations between the two countries has been established since 5 March 1992 with the relations are mainly focused in economic co-operation.[1] In February 2003, the Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Khvostov took part in the 13th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[2]
Economic relations
Major exports from Belarus are such as potash and nitrogen fertilisers, while the main imports from Malaysia are rubber, lamps and tubes, cocoa, TV sets, video monitors, video projectors and radios.[1] Currently, Belarus are keen to expand trade and investment ties,[3] and the country also seek to increase export of potash fertilisers and tires to Malaysia.[4] In 2013, a Belarus National Exposition has been launched in Malaysia to features high-tech and innovative products from Belarus.[5] The Belarusian region of Minsk Oblast has announced its intention to develop co-operation with the Malaysian state of Sabah, with the Belarusian side said that the relations in all spheres between the two countries should develop more actively, including between regions.[6]
Security relations
Malaysia is also seeking military co-operation with Belarus to repair its military aircraft.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "Bilateral relations with Malaysia". Embassy of Belarus in Indonesia. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergei Martynov Visits Malaysia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belarus. 25 July 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Belarus Keen To Expand Trade, Investment Ties With Malaysia". Bernama. 8 August 2007. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Belarus seeks to increase export of potash fertilizers, tires to Malaysia". Belarusian Telegraph Agency. 25 October 2013. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Belarus National Exposition opened in Malaysia". Embassy of Belarus in Indonesia. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Belarus and Malaysia planning to develop relations with greatest activity". Belarusian Television Channel CTV. 20 December 2016. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ^ "Malaysia Seeks Belarusian Partner For Military Aircraft Repairs". Defense World.net. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
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