Malaysia–Tunisia relations

Malaysia–Tunisia relations

Malaysia	Tunisia

Malaysia–Tunisia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Tunisia. Diplomatic relations established in 1962.^[1] The Malaysian Embassy in Algiers covers Tunisia while the Tunisian Embassy in Jakarta covers Malaysia.^[2] The relations are mainly in economic relations with several agreements has been signed.^[3] On 24 November 1992, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrived Tunisia to begin a three-day official visit.^[4] Both countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Group of 77 and Non-Aligned Movement.

Economic relations

In 1993, trade relations between the two countries stood at MYR16.47 million with Malaysian export reach MYR12.49 million while Tunisian export reach around MYR3.98 million.^[3] In 2013, Tunisia invited any investments from Malaysian companies especially in the development of their city in Sfax.^[5] Besides that, Tunisia is also keen to invest in Malaysia especially in Islamic banking and halal products.^[6]

Education relations

In education, Tunisia has offered places for Malaysian students in Ez-Zitouna University while Malaysia provided places for Tunisian students in the International Islamic University Malaysia.^[3]

See also

• Foreign relations of Malaysia
• Foreign relations of Tunisia

References

1. "Wisma Putra extends its heartiest congratulations to the Republic of Tunisia on the joyous occasion of its 65th Anniversary of Independence Day". 20 March 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
2. "Embassy of Tunisia in Jakarta". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
3. Farush Khan (25 May 1994). "Malaysia, Tunisia to step up trade and bilateral relations". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
4. "Mahathir begins 3-day official visit to Tunisia". New Straits Times. 25 November 1992.
5. "Tunisia invites investment in development of RM61bil city". The Star. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
6. "Tunisia keen to invest in Malaysia —Husni". The Borneo Post. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2014.