Belarus–Malaysia relations

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Belarus–Malaysia relations
Map indicating locations of Belarus and Malaysia

Belarus
Malaysia

Belarus and Malaysia established diplomatic relations in 1992. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Belarus embassy in Jakarta is accredited to Malaysia.[1] Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement.

History[edit]

Relations between the two countries have been established since 5 March 1992 with the focus mainly on economic co-operation.[1] In February 2003, the Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Khvostov took part in the 13th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[2]

Economic relations[edit]

Major exports from Belarus are potash and nitrogen fertilisers, while the main imports from Malaysia are rubber, lamps and tubes, cocoa, TV sets, video monitors, video projectors and radios.[1] Currently, Belarus is keen to expand trade and investment ties,[3] and increase export of potash fertilisers and tires to Malaysia.[4] In 2013, a Belarus National Exposition has been launched in Malaysia to features high-tech and innovative products from Belarus.[5] The Belarusian region of Minsk Oblast has announced its intention to develop co-operation with the Malaysian state of Sabah, with the Belarusian side said that the relations in all spheres between the two countries should develop more actively, including between regions.[6]

Security relations[edit]

Malaysia is also seeking military co-operation with Belarus to repair its military aircraft.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Bilateral relations with Malaysia". Embassy of Belarus in Indonesia. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergei Martynov Visits Malaysia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belarus. 25 July 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Belarus Keen To Expand Trade, Investment Ties With Malaysia". Bernama. 8 August 2007. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Belarus seeks to increase export of potash fertilizers, tires to Malaysia". Belarusian Telegraph Agency. 25 October 2013. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Belarus National Exposition opened in Malaysia". Embassy of Belarus in Indonesia. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Belarus and Malaysia planning to develop relations with greatest activity". Belarusian Television Channel CTV. 20 December 2016. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  7. ^ "Malaysia Seeks Belarusian Partner For Military Aircraft Repairs". Defense World.net. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
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