Malaysia–Maldives relations
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 Malaysia |
 Maldives |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| High Commission of Malaysia, Colombo | High Commission of the Maldives, Kuala Lumpur |
| Envoy | |
| High Commissioner Tan Yang Thai | High Commissioner Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed |
Malaysia–Maldives relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Maazin. Malaysia's High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka is also accredited to the Maldives,[1] and Maldives has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.[2]
Both countries are part of the Commonwealth of Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
History
[edit]Both countries were once part of the British Empire and the relations between the two countries has been established since 1968.[1] Malaysia has been one of the important partners for Maldives who has made many contributions to the development of Maldives.[3] In 1994 and 2012, agreements on air services and legal co-operation activities were also signed.[3][4] In 2013, Mohammed Waheed who was the President of Maldives visited the former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad to enhance bilateral relations.[5]
Economic relations
[edit]Malaysia is one of main import partners for the Maldives,[6] and many Maldivian students have studied in Malaysia.[7] One of Malaysia's Airline carriers, Air Asia was operating scheduled flights to Maldives.[8] Maldives also participated at the World Islamic Tourism Mart in Malaysia to improve their tourism industry.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Maldives & Malaysia". Maldives High Commission – Malaysia. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ "High Commission in Malaysia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maldives. Archived from the original on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ a b "BILATERAL RELATIONS". Maldives High Commission – Malaysia. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ Nazran Mohd Sham (30 November 2012). "MEMORANDUM SIGNED BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES ON LEGAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES". Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ "President meets with former Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamed". The President's Office, Maldives. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ "Maldives Major Trade Partners". Bridgat. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ "More Maldives Students To Study In Malaysia". Miadhu. 21 May 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ "Malaysia's Air Asia proposes to commence flights to Maldives". Sun.mv. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ^ "Maldives participates at WITM - Malaysia". Visit Maldives. 3 June 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
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