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Malaysia–Namibia relations

Malaysia–Namibia relations
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Malaysia
Namibia

Malaysia–Namibia relations refers to bilateral relations between Malaysia and Namibia. Malaysia has a high commission in Windhoek,[1] and Namibia has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.[2] Both countries are members of Commonwealth of Nations and the Group of 77.

History

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Both countries were once part of the British Empire and before Namibia achieved its independence, Malaysia had contributed to some operations in Namibia by sending a group of soldiers to help monitor the Namibia elections and peace process.[3] Today, the relations are much more focused in economic co-operation.

Economic relations

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During the Mahathir era, several agreements had been signed by both countries, such as the agreement on economic, science and technical co-operation.[4] In 2006, the total trade between Malaysia and Namibia was worth around U$29 million, with exports valued at U$6.7 million and imports at U$22.3 million.[5] Malaysia is also one of the major export partners for Namibia.[6]

Education relations

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There are also opportunities for Namibian students to study in Malaysia,[7] and Namibia is keen to learn from the Malaysian education system.[8] Namibia and Malaysia also maintain academic collaborations in various fields, particularly between the computer science and educational psychology faculties.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Official Website of High Commission of Malaysia, Windhoek". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Namibia High Commission, Malaysia". Namibia High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  3. ^ Emmanuel Ike Udogu (2012). Liberating Namibia: The Long Diplomatic Struggle Between the United Nations and South Africa. McFarland. pp. 185–. ISBN 978-0-7864-6576-7.
  4. ^ Ahmad A. Talib (21 November 1992). "Malaysia, Namibia sign five-year accord". New Straits Times. pp. 1–2. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  5. ^ Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (20 April 2007). "Speech at the Malaysia-Namibia Business Forum". Prime Minister's Office. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Namibia Major Trade Partners". Bridgat. Archived from the original on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Opportunities to study in Malaysia for June 2013". Ministry of Education, Namibia. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Oman, Namibia seek our assistance". New Straits Times. 9 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  9. ^ Winschiers-Theophilus, Heike; Goagoses, Naska; Rötkönen, Erkki; Zaman, Tariq (1 March 2022). "Pushing political, cultural, and geographical boundaries: Distributed co-design with children from Namibia, Malaysia and Finland". International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction. 31: 100439. doi:10.1016/j.ijcci.2021.100439. ISSN 2212-8689.


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