Malaysia–Senegal relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Senegal. Malaysia has an embassy in Dakar,[1] and Senegal has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.[2]
 | |
 Malaysia |
 Senegal |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Malaysian Embassy, Dakar | Senegalese Embassy, Kuala Lumpur |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Shazelina Zainul Abidin | Ambassador Adrienne Diop |
History
editThe embassy of Malaysia in Dakar was opened in 1992 to enhance the political, economic and social-cultural links between the two countries.[3] In 2011, the Senegal government purchased land in Putrajaya to build their embassy.[4] On 17 January 2019, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad held talks with Senegal's President Macky Sall after his arrival Dakar to attend a conference on Africa.[5][6]
Economic relations
editIn 2008, the total trade between the two countries was just $15 million but both countries are now in the process to boost their economic co-operation.[7] Several agreements such as promotion and protection on investments and development in power generation and construction has been signed,[8] and the Malaysian company of IRIS has a contract in supplying electronic transport system (EPS) in Senegal.[9]
Malaysia has provided Senegal in the areas of agricultural development, the fight against poverty and on the Islamic finance.[10] Other trade opportunities for Malaysian investors in Senegal were also available in the areas of telecommunication, power generations and construction.[11] Senegal had sees Malaysia as a model to develop their country with many construction projects in Senegal are now been working with the Malaysian counterparts.[12] In 2018, the two signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on tourism co-operation,[13] with Senegal also expressed interest to sharing their expertise to develop Malaysian football.[14]
Education relations
editIn 2013, there are 50 Senegalese living in Malaysia with most of them are university students who pursue education particularly on the Islamic finance.[12]
Further reading
edit- (in French) Rapport National Sur La Competitive Du Senegal
References
edit- ^ "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Dakar". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ "Ambassade (Malaisie)" (in French). Gourvernement du Senegal. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ "The Mission's History". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ "SENEGAL EMBASSY PURCHASES A LOT IN PUTRAJAYA". Bernama. Yahoo! News. 5 October 2011. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ Bernama (17 January 2019). "Mahathir, Macky Sall hold talks in Dakar". Malaysiakini.
- ^ "Dr Mahathir holds talks with Senegalese president in Dakar". New Straits Times. 17 January 2019.
- ^ "La Malaisie veut booster ses échanges commerciaux avec l'Afrique de l'Ouest" (in French). Ouestaf.com. 13 August 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ Serigne Ndiagna Sow (August 2012). "PROTECTION OF PRIVATE FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN SENEGAL" (PDF). The Rule of Law in Africa. p. 9. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ Oxford Business Group Malaysia (2008). The Report: Malaysia 2008 - Oxford Business Group. Oxford Business Group. pp. 200–. ISBN 978-1-902339-88-7.
{{cite book}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Senegal-Malaisie : les pistes d'une coopération pour le développement". The Sun (in French). EditoWeb MagaZine. 13 August 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ "Country Feature: The Republic Of Senegal: Trade And Investment Opportunities In Senegal". Malaysia South-South Association. 24 April 2013. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ a b "SENEGAL-MALAISIE-ECONOMIE: Dakar a une carte à jouer pour attirer les investisseurs malaisiens (diplomate)". MTN/ASG (in French). Sunuker. 29 December 2013. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ Fahad Shabbir (27 February 2018). "Malaysia, Senegal Sign MoU To Boost Tourism". UrduPoint. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "Shazelina Serah Watikah Pelantikan Sebagai Duta Besar Malaysia Di Senegal" (in Malay). Bernama. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.