Malaysia–Uganda relations explained

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Mission1:Malaysian High Commission, Nairobi
Mission2:Ugandan High Commission, Kuala Lumpur
Envoytitle1:High Commissioner
Envoy1:Loh Seck Tiong
Envoytitle2:High Commissioner
Envoy2:Betty Bigombe

Malaysia–Uganda relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Uganda. Malaysia does not have a High Commission in Uganda while Uganda has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and were also accredited to Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar.[1] [2]

History

Both countries were once part of the British Empire and Uganda established a diplomatic relations with Malaysia immediately after attaining independence in 1962.[3]

Economic relations

In 1998, Malaysia and Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding towards economic, scientific, technical and cultural co-operation agreement.[3] While in 2011, Malaysia and Uganda signed an MoU on standards during the CHOGM meeting in Perth.[3] [4] A Malaysian university also has decided to open a campus in Uganda.[5] [6] Some Malaysian palm oil company has already operating in Kalangala at the invitation of President Yoweri Museveni.[7] Another Malaysian oil palm company also has invested a total of U$10 million in the country.[8]

Further reading

References

  1. Web site: High Commission of the Republic of Uganda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Uganda High Commission, Kuala Lumpur. 22 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Diplomatic and Consular Mission. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140218215337/http://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/foreign-mission-in-malaysia1?p_p_id=foreginmission_WAR_foreginmission5231&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&_foreginmission_WAR_foreginmission5231_struts_action=%2Fforeginmission%2Fforeignmission_action&_foreginmission_WAR_foreginmission5231_recId=633&_foreginmission_WAR_foreginmission5231_CMD=detail. 18 February 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Message. Uganda Consulate, Kuala Lumpur. 2 February 2014.
  4. Web site: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between Malaysia and the Republic of Uganda. Abbey Semuwemba. Ugandans at Heart. 28 October 2011. 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140218214651/http://ugandansatheart.org/2011/10/28/memorandum-of-understanding-mou-between-malaysia-and-the-republic-of-uganda/. 18 February 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Uganda-Malaysia trade to increase. Rohan Patnaik. The Independent. 2 July 2011. 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140218222241/http://www.independent.co.ug/business/business-briefs/4349-uganda-malasia-trade-to-increase. 18 February 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: Malaysian University To Open A Campus In Uganda. Guide 2 Uganda. 19 June 2011. 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140203070301/http://www.guide2uganda.com/news/77946/Malaysian-University-To-Open-A-Campus-In-Uganda. 3 February 2014. dead.
  7. Web site: Six new envoys present credentials to Museveni. New Vision. Vision Reporter. 26 March 2013. 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222041046/https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1316237/envoys-credentials-museveni. 22 February 2018. dead.
  8. Web site: Malaysia's Wilmar Plantation Services To Invest US$10 Million In Uganda. PalmOilHQ. 29 July 2009. 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140219123248/http://www.palmoilhq.com/PalmOilNews/malaysias-wilmar-plantation-services-to-invest-us10-million-in-uganda/. 19 February 2014. dead.

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