Fiji–Malaysia relations

Fiji–Malaysia relations

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Malaysia

Fiji–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Fiji and Malaysia. Fiji has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur,[1] and Malaysia has a high commission in Suva.[2]

History

Both countries were part of the British Empire and have long-standing relations due to many Fijian soldiers serving in Peninsular Malaysia during the Malayan Emergency from 1952 to 1956.[3] In 1971, the first Prime Minister of Fiji, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, visited Malaysia then diplomatic relations were established in 1977.[3] The Malaysian High Commission in Suva was established in 1984 while the Fijian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur been established in 1988.[3]

Economic and security relations

Fiji currently seeks technical assistance from Malaysia in the areas of agriculture, development of small medium enterprises, fisheries, forestry and to improving manufacturing base of Fiji.[3] Fiji also seeks assistance on the renewable energy projects and infrastructural development.[3] The country also considering marketing and promotion of Fiji products in Malaysia and the rest of Asia which is imperative on the tourism sector.[3] There is also plan for a direct air link to Malaysia which would be benefits to boost to the Fijian tourism sector and both countries have a relations in military officers training, education, and air services.[3][4][5] In 2011, a Fiji-Malaysia business council has been launched.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Fiji missions overseas". Fiji Embassy – Brussels. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Official Website of High Commission of Malaysia, Suva". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Minister Kubuabola Discusses Development and Trade Cooperation with Malaysia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Fiji. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "FIJI ENVOY HOLDS TALKS WITH MALAYSIA EDUCATION MINISTER II". Fijian Government. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  5. ↑ "FIJI HIGH COMMISSION ORGANISES RECEPTION FOR FIJIAN STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA". Fiji Blog. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "Malaysia/Fiji Business Council Launched". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Fiji. 2 July 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2014.


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