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Malaysia–Uganda relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Uganda. Malaysia does not have a High Commission in Uganda while Uganda has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and were also accredited to Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.[1][2]
Malaysia |
Uganda |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Malaysian High Commission, Nairobi | Ugandan High Commission, Kuala Lumpur |
Envoy | |
High Commissioner Loh Seck Tiong | High Commissioner Betty Bigombe |
History
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Both countries were once part of the British Empire and Uganda established a diplomatic relations with Malaysia immediately after attaining independence in 1962.[3]
In the 2000s, Malaysia had become a strategic partner in Uganda's socio-economic transformation, with investments in infrastructure and education. Despite facing global economic challenges, both nations found common ground in their pursuit of mutual benefits through South-South cooperation.[4] This relationship, however, was further strengthened post-2020, as both countries sought to rebuild and diversify their economies following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Economic relations
editIn 1998, Malaysia and Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding towards economic, scientific, technical and cultural co-operation agreement.[3] While in 2011, Malaysia and Uganda signed an MoU on standards during the CHOGM meeting in Perth.[3][6] A Malaysian university also has decided to open a campus in Uganda.[7][8] Some Malaysian palm oil company has already operating in Kalangala at the invitation of President Yoweri Museveni.[9] Another Malaysian oil palm company also has invested a total of U$10 million in the country.[10]
Further reading
edit- President receives former Malaysian Premier State House of Uganda
References
edit- ^ "High Commission of the Republic of Uganda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia". Uganda High Commission, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Diplomatic and Consular Mission". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ a b c "Message". Uganda Consulate, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ Kayongo, Allan (May 2022). "A Framework for Strengthening and Sustaining Cooperatives for Socio-Economic Transformation in Uganda". Applied Economics and Finance. 9.
- ^ Ggoobi, Ramathan (August 2020). Import Substitution: Uganda's Post-COVID-19 Industrial Policy Strategy. Kampala, Uganda: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. ISBN 978-9970-535-13-2.
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: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Abbey Semuwemba (28 October 2011). "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between Malaysia and the Republic of Uganda". Ugandans at Heart. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ Rohan Patnaik (2 July 2011). "Uganda-Malaysia trade to increase". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ "Malaysian University To Open A Campus In Uganda". Guide 2 Uganda. 19 June 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ "Six new envoys present credentials to Museveni". Vision Reporter. New Vision. 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ "Malaysia's Wilmar Plantation Services To Invest US$10 Million In Uganda". PalmOilHQ. 29 July 2009. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.