Kenya–Malaysia relations explained

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Kenya–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Kenya and Malaysia. Kenya has maintained a resident Mission in Kuala Lumpur since in 1996.[1] Malaysia opened a diplomatic Mission in Nairobi in 2005.[2] Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

History

As early as 1964, Malaysia dispatched Lee Kuan Yew on a diplomatic mission to Kenya in a successful effort to boost relations.[3] High level visits have continued into the 21st century. In 2007, the Malaysian prime minister at the time, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, met with Kenya's President, Mwai Kibaki. Two memoranda of understanding were signed at the meeting, setting out an agreement for Malaysia to assist Kenya with infrastructure projects, including road building.[4] [5] [6]

Economic relations

Levels of trade between the two countries are only moderate, with Malaysia exporting more to Kenya than the African nation exports in return.[4] In 2011, Kenyan Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka stated that his country was keen learn from Malaysia about ICT and infrastructure development.[7]

Trade

In 2014, bilateral trade was worth KES. 75.096 billion (US$742.5 million) RM. 3.143 billion.

Kenya exported goods worth KES. 556 million (US$5.5 million) RM. 23.7 million to Malaysia. Malaysia exported goods worth KES. 74.54 billion (US$737 million) RM 3and .18 billion in the same year.[8]

Kenya's main exports to Malaysia were: tea, textile articles, tobacco products, vegetables, fruits and nuts.[9]

Malaysia's main exports to Kenya were: palm oil, petroleum oils, furniture, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, telecommunications equipment, electronic and electrical goods, industrial machinery, steam boilers, and rubber tyres.[9]

Travel

On November 26, 2006, Port Klang Authority signed a sister-port agreement with Kenya Ports Authority.[10]

See also

References

  1. Web site: SUN MEDIA CORPORATION . May 4, 2024 . Kenya-Malaysia bilateral ties poised to deepen: High Commissioner . THE SUN.
  2. Web site: Relations: Relationship with Malaysia. Kenya High Commission. 8 January 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20111205164157/http://www.kenyahighcom.org.my/about-2/relations/. 5 December 2011. dead.
  3. Book: Peter Boyce. Malaysia and Singapore in international diplomacy: documents and commentaries. 1968. 0-424-05660-7. XI. Sydney University Press.
  4. Web site: Kenya's trade potential with Malaysia. Export Promotion Council of Kenya. 15 January 2012.
  5. Web site: Kenyan president in talks with visiting Malaysian premier. Kenya State House governmental website. NewsLibrary.com. 18 April 2007. 14 January 2012.
  6. Web site: Hon Richard Onyonka hails the good Relations between Kenya and Malaysia. kitutuchache.com. 23 February 2009. 15 January 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130509214054/http://www.kitutuchache.com/press-releases/202-hon-richard-onyonka-hails-the-good-relations-between-kenya-and-malaysia-. 9 May 2013. dead.
  7. Web site: Kenya to Learn from Malaysia about ICT & Infrastructure Development. Bernama. United Nations Public Administration Network. 19 June 2011. 9 January 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20180203134419/http://www.unpan.org/Regions/AsiaPacific/PublicAdministrationNews/tabid/115/mctl/ArticleView/ModuleId/1467/articleId/26652/Default.aspx. 3 February 2018. dead.
  8. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/12/17/malaysia-wants-to-boost-ties-with-kenya/ Malaysia wants to boost ties with Kenya
  9. https://www.kenyahighcom.org.my/trade.html Kenya – Malaysia trade Information
  10. Web site: Port Klang Authority, Malaysia Signs Sister-Port Agreement with Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya. Asean Ports Association Malaysia. 27 November 2006. 9 January 2012.

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