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Malaysia–Uganda relations

Malaysia	Uganda
Diplomatic mission
Malaysian High Commission, Nairobi	Ugandan High Commission, Kuala Lumpur
Envoy
High Commissioner Loh Seck Tiong	High Commissioner 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, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

History

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

In the 2000s, Malaysia had become a strategic partner in Uganda's socio-economic transformation, with investments in infrastructure and education. Despite facing global economic challenges, both nations found common ground in their pursuit of mutual benefits through South-South cooperation. This relationship, however, was further strengthened post-2020, as both countries sought to rebuild and diversify their economies following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Economic relations

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

Further reading

• President receives former Malaysian Premier State House of Uganda

References

1. "High Commission of the Republic of Uganda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia". Uganda High Commission, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
2. "Diplomatic and Consular Mission". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
3. ^ "Message". Uganda Consulate, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
4. Kayongo, Allan (May 2022). "A Framework for Strengthening and Sustaining Cooperatives for Socio-Economic Transformation in Uganda". Applied Economics and Finance. 9.
5. Ggoobi, Ramathan (August 2020). Import Substitution: Uganda's Post-COVID-19 Industrial Policy Strategy. Kampala, Uganda: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. ISBN 978-9970-535-13-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
6. Abbey Semuwemba (28 October 2011). "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between Malaysia and the Republic of Uganda". Ugandans at Heart. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
7. Rohan Patnaik (2 July 2011). "Uganda-Malaysia trade to increase". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
8. "Malaysian University To Open A Campus In Uganda". Guide 2 Uganda. 19 June 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
9. "Six new envoys present credentials to Museveni". Vision Reporter. New Vision. 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
10. "Malaysia's Wilmar Plantation Services To Invest US$10 Million In Uganda". PalmOilHQ. 29 July 2009. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.

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