Malaysia–Uganda relations

Malaysia–Uganda relations

Malaysia

Uganda

Malaysia–Uganda relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Uganda. Malaysia does not have an embassy in Uganda while Uganda has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and were also accredited to Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar.[1][2]

History

Both countries were once part of the British Empire and Uganda established a diplomatic relations with Malaysia immediately after attaining independence in 1962.[3]

Economic relations

In 1998, Malaysia and Uganda signed an 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][4] A Malaysian university also has decided to open a campus in Uganda.[5][6] Some Malaysian palm oil company has already operating in Kalangala at the invitation of President Yoweri Museveni.[7] Another Malaysian oil palm company also has invested a total of U$10 million in the country.[8]

Further reading

References

  1. "High Commission of the Republic of Uganda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia". Uganda High Commission, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  2. "DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MISSION". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Message". Uganda Consulate, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  4. Abbey Semuwemba (28 October 2011). "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between Malaysia and the Republic of Uganda". Ugandans at Heart. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  5. Rohan Patnaik (2 July 2011). "Uganda-Malaysia trade to increase". The Independent. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  6. "Malaysian University To Open A Campus In Uganda". Guide 2 Uganda. 19 June 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  7. "Six new envoys present credentials to Museveni". Vision Reporter. New Vision. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  8. "Malaysia's Wilmar Plantation Services To Invest US$10 Million In Uganda". PalmOilHQ. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
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