Kyrgyzstan–Malaysia relations

Kyrgyzstan–Malaysia relations

Kyrgyzstan	Malaysia

Kyrgyzstan–Malaysia relations refers to foreign relations between Kyrgyzstan and Malaysia. Kyrgyzstan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,^[1] while Malaysia embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan is also accredited to Kyrgyzstan.^[2]

History

Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in March 1992, with the embassy of Kyrgyzstan established in 1997 with the aid of Malaysian Government.^[3] In 1995, the President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akaev conducted a first official visit to Malaysia.^[3] The Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad then made a reciprocal official visit to the Kyrgyzstan in 1996.^[3] Since that, the bilateral relations are greatly improved in the sector of trade and economy, investment, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres of mutual interest.^[3]

Education relations

There is also some Kyrgyz live in Malaysia basically due to working or attending education which has led to mixed marriages between Kyrgyz and Malaysian.^[4]

Economic relations

Currently, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan wants to enhance closer economic ties with Malaysia.^[5] During a meeting with the Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Kyrgyzstan announced his intention to seek Malaysian investment in the country.^[5] The bilateral trade between the two countries remain small at about U$3 million due to no air direct link between the two capital cities.^[6] But, many Malaysian companies have started to look at possibilities in investment in the country.^[6]

Further reading

• Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Ambassador of Malaysia to the KR discussed bilateral cooperation

References

1. "Home". The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to Malaysia. Archived from the original on 11 June 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
2. "Malaysia Embassy, Kyrgyzstan". Embassy Row. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
3. "Kyrgyzstan-Malaysia". The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to Malaysia. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
4. Azlina Abdullah (21 December 2013). "M'sia has become like second home to Kyrgyz lass after 10 years". The Star. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
5. Arno Maierbrugger (3 February 2013). "Kyrgyzstan seeks Malaysian investment". Invest Vine. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
6. Balan Moses (9 December 2012). "Kyrgyzstan wants to take after Malaysia". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.