Libya–Malaysia relations explained

Libya–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Libya and Malaysia. Libya has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,^[1] and Malaysia has an embassy in Tripoli.^[2]

History

Since the new Libyan government period, the relations between the two countries have been enhanced when Malaysia recognised the new government of National Transitional Council as the interim government of Libya on 26 August 2011.^{[3] [4]}

On 27 April 2024, to commemorate 50 years of their diplomatic relations, the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity brokered an agreement with its Malaysian counterpart to extend Malaysian entry visas for Libyan nationals.^[5]

Economic relations

Libya looks to Malaysia as a model to expand their country's economy.^{[6] [7]} At present, there are six Malaysian oil and gas companies operating in Libya and the country now seeks Malaysian assistance for more investment to develop their country in the aftermath of the destruction suffered in the Libyan Civil War.^{[8] [7]} An agreement on air services were signed in 2009 and both countries agreed to formalise a memorandum of understanding on airlines.^[9] Libya also seeks Malaysia's co-operation in Islamic banking.^[10]

Education relations

In education, approximately 1,000–1,200 Malaysian students are sponsored by the Libyan government to study in Libya while 2,000 Libyan students will visit Malaysia for vocational training.^[11]

Further reading

• Celebrating Libya's Independence by Ricky Yap on New Straits Times

Notes and References

1. Web site: Libyan Embassy in Malaysia. Embassy of Libya. 3 February 2018.
2. Web site: Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Tripoli. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. 3 May 2014.
3. Web site: Malaysia Recognises National Transitional Council As Libya's Interim Government. 26 August 2011. Bernama. Yahoo! News. 3 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140503094242/https://my.news.yahoo.com/malaysia-recognises-ntc-libyas-interim-government-152635043.html. 3 May 2014. dead.
4. Web site: Libyan embassy raises new flag . New Straits Times . . 26 August 2011 . 3 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140503095806/http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20110826-296305.html . 3 May 2014 . live .
5. Web site: Commemorating 50 years, Libya and Malaysia extend visa stays The Libya Observer . 2024-06-06 . libyaobserver.ly . en.
6. Web site: Libyan envoy seeks M'sian assistance to revive economy. The Borneo Post. Bernama. 18 March 2013. 3 May 2014.
7. Web site: Libya Seeks Malaysian Help to Revive Economy. SME Magazine. 18 March 2013. 3 May 2014. Adrian. https://web.archive.org/web/20140503113512/http://www.smemagazine.asia/index.php/top-news/malaysia/1533-libya-seeks-malaysian-help-to-revive-economy. 3 May 2014. dead.
8. Web site: Libya seeks further investment from Malaysia. Libya TV. 18 March 2013. 3 May 2014. Sherif Dhaimish. https://web.archive.org/web/20140503111152/http://libya.tv/en/libya-seeks-further-investment-from-malaysia/. 3 May 2014. dead.
9. Web site: Libya, Malaysia to Sign Air Services Agreement. Tripoli Post. Bernama. 12 December 2009. 3 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140503112802/http://www.tripolipost.com/articledetail.asp?c=2&i=3843. 3 May 2014. dead.
10. Web site: Libya seeks more cooperation with Malaysia in Islamic banking . . Bernama . 19 February 2014 . 3 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140503115256/http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business-news/276157-libya-seeks-more-cooperation-with-malaysia-in-islamic-banking.html . 3 May 2014 .
11. Web site: Malaysia destinasi pelajar Libya - Duta. Malay. Berita Harian. Bernama. 20 February 2014. 3 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140503155434/http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/MalaysiadestinasipelajarLibya-Duta/Article/index_html. 3 May 2014. dead.