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Malaysia–Maldives relations
Map indicating locations of Malaysia and Maldives

Malaysia

Maldives
Diplomatic mission
High Commission of Malaysia, ColomboHigh Commission of the Maldives, Kuala Lumpur
Envoy
High Commissioner Tan Yang ThaiHigh Commissioner Visam Ali

Malaysia–Maldives relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and the Maldives. Malaysia's High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka is also accredited to the Maldives,[1] and Maldives has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.[2]

Both countries are part of the Commonwealth of Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

History[edit]

Both countries were once part of the British Empire and the relations between the two countries has been established since 1968.[1] Malaysia has been one of the important partners for Maldives who has made many contributions to the development of Maldives.[3] In 1994 and 2012, agreements on air services and legal co-operation activities were also signed.[3][4] In 2013, Mohammed Waheed who was the President of Maldives visited the former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad to enhance bilateral relations.[5]

Economic relations[edit]

Malaysia is one of main import partners for the Maldives,[6] and many Maldivian students have studied in Malaysia.[7] One of Malaysia's Airline carriers, Air Asia was operating scheduled flights to Maldives.[8] Beside that, Maldives also participated at the World Islamic Tourism Mart in Malaysia to improve their tourism industry.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Maldives & Malaysia". Maldives High Commission – Malaysia. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  • ^ "High Commission in Malaysia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maldives. Archived from the original on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  • ^ a b "BILATERAL RELATIONS". Maldives High Commission – Malaysia. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  • ^ Nazran Mohd Sham (30 November 2012). "MEMORANDUM SIGNED BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES ON LEGAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES". Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  • ^ "President meets with former Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamed". The President's Office, Maldives. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  • ^ "Maldives Major Trade Partners". Bridgat. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  • ^ "More Maldives Students To Study In Malaysia". Miadhu. 21 May 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  • ^ "Malaysia's Air Asia proposes to commence flights to Maldives". Sun.mv. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  • ^ "Maldives participates at WITM - Malaysia". Visit Maldives. 3 June 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2014.

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