Egypt–Malaysia relations

Egypt–Malaysia relations

Egypt	Malaysia
Diplomatic mission
Egyptian Embassy, Kuala Lumpur	Malaysian Embassy, Cairo
Envoy
Ambassador Gamal Abdelrehim Mohamed Metwally	Ambassador Zamani Ismail

Egypt–Malaysia relations are foreign relations between Egypt and Malaysia. Egypt has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,^[1] and Malaysia has an embassy in Cairo.^[2]

History

Both countries have enjoyed good relations since 1957^[3] due to many Malaysian students studying in Al-Azhar University since decades before even its independence; Egyptian society at the period played a crucial role in Malayan intellectualism especially those from nationalists of the Kaum Muda ("Youth Faction") collective, as well as shaping local journalism culture via translation of Egyptian newspapers.^[4] In 1979, President Hosni Mubarak paid an official visit to Malaysia (as a vice-President at the time), while in April 2003 the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad paid a working visit to Egypt.^[5] Before the establishment of the Malaysian embassy in 1960, a Malay Association in Egypt was established in 1930 with the headquarters of the association being a gift from the first President of Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1959.^[5] Since then, bilateral relations between the two countries have been good.^[6]

Economic relations

Malaysia's main investment in Egypt is in the gas sector which is operated by Petronas.^[7] Currently, both countries are in the process to increase economic co-operation.^[8] A Malaysian trade centre has also been planned to be opened and a joint trade commission to be set up.^[9][10] An economic co-operation agreement also has been signed between the two countries regarding joint investments and the enhancement of economic relations between the two countries which are constantly developing.^[11] In September 2012, Malaysia, through its Foreign Minister, and Egypt, through Mohamed Kamel Amr, agreed to step up bilateral trade and investment, as well as in the field of technology and energy during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Both countries also agreed to have exchange visits by their trade ministers. Kamel Amr expressed Egypt's intention to learn from Malaysia with the intention to develop the country's socio-economy and politics. Malaysia is willing to share its experiences in accelerating the country's development.^[12] In the private sector, both Malaysia and Egypt have formed specific working groups which would operated to discuss and address any issues of concern to the private sector of both countries, which includes of the halal standards, conformity assessment activities, SME collaboration and trademarks.^[13]

See also

• Foreign relations of Egypt
• Foreign relations of Malaysia

References

1. "Site of the Embassy of Egypt in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia". Embassy of Egypt in Kuala Lumpur. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
2. "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Cairo". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
3. "Bilateral Relations". Embassy of Egypt in Kuala Lumpur. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
4. Mohammad Redzuan Othman; Abu Hanifah Haris (2013). "Egyptian Influences on Malaya's Muslim Kaum Muda (Young Faction) Before World War II". Al-Shajarah. 18 (1). International Islamic University Malaysia: 1–33. doi:10.31436/shajarah.v18i1.294.
5. "Relations between Egypt and Malaysia". Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 13 December 2005. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
6. Jan Stark (25 January 2013). Malaysia and the Developing World: The Asian Tiger on the Cinnamon Road. Routledge. pp. 77–. ISBN 978-0-415-69914-3.
7. "Economic Relations". Embassy of Egypt in Kuala Lumpur. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
8. "Malaysia, Egypt to increase economic cooperation". Albawaba. 20 July 2001. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
9. "Malaysian trade centers to open in Egypt". Albawaba. 24 June 2001. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
10. "Egypt, Malaysia to set up joint trade commission". Albawaba. 1 March 2001. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
11. Ayman Saleh (23 January 2013). "Egypt, Malaysia Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement To Enhance Intra-trade". Amwal Al Ghad. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
12. "Malaysia, Egypt to step up bilateral trade and investments". The Star. 1 October 2012. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
13. Jeffri Mohd Rafiee (18 October 2009). "Malaysia-Egypt Form Working Groups To Address Private Sector's Concern". Halal Focus. Retrieved 7 January 2014.