Malaysia–Ukraine relations

Malaysia–Ukraine relations (Malay: Hubungan Malaysia–Ukraine; Jawi: هوبوڠن مليسيا–أوكرانيا; Ukrainian: Малайзійсько-українські відносини Malayziysʹko-ukrayinsʹki vidnosyny) are foreign relations between Malaysia and Ukraine. Malaysia has an embassy in Kyiv,[1] and Ukraine has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.[2][3]

Malaysia–Ukraine relations

Malaysia
Ukraine
Diplomatic mission
Malaysian Embassy, KyivUkrainian Embassy, Kuala Lumpur
Envoy
Ambassador Raja Reza Raja Zaib ShahAmbassador Olexander Nechytaylo

History

Diplomatic relations between the two countries was established on 3 March 1992, and Malaysia was among the first countries to recognise the independence of Ukraine.[3][4] In 2003, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad paid an official visit to meet the President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma.[3] Since the visit, the relations between these two countries focused on economic, scientific, military-technical and humanitarian aspects.[3] Ukraine praised Malaysia on its Islamic affairs administration and expressed interest in learning from Malaysia's experience in that regard.[5]

Education relations

Malaysia concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three prominent universities in Ukraine to operate three Offshore Campus Medical Degree Programmes to award local students with the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.[6]

Economic relations

In 2012, Ukraine's exports to Malaysia (estimated at U$236.6 million) included chemical and organic fertilisers and sunflower oil. Malaysia's exports to Ukraine (around U$125.7) included palm oil, electrical machinery and equipment, video and audio equipment, rubber, boilers, industrial machinery and equipment, furniture, plastics and plastic products, cocoa, soaps and other washing preparations equipment.[7]

Further reading

References
  1. "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Kiev". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  2. "Ukraine in Malaysia". Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  3. "Bilateral relationship". Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  4. "Ambassador of Malaysia: Malaysia is ready for strengthening relations with Ukraine in many issues". Interfax-Ukraine. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  5. "Ukraine praises Malaysia's Islamic affairs administration". Bernama, The Borneo Post. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  6. Azzah Mohamad (5 March 2012). "Milestone Achievement In Ukraine - Malaysia Education Cooperation". Bernama. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  7. "Trade and economic relations between Ukraine and Malaysia". Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
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