Jamaica–Malaysia relations

Jamaica–Malaysia relations

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Jamaica–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Jamaica and Malaysia. Neither country has a resident ambassador.

Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller and Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, have expressed satisfaction with the progress of bilateral relations between the two countries and have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening these relations through the exchange of visits and co-operation in the economic, technological, shipping, health and educational sectors, among other areas.[1][2] Both countries are also the members of Commonwealth of Nations, Group of 77, Group of 15 and Non-Aligned Movement.[1][2]

Economic relations

In 1995, Jamaican exports to Malaysia worth around $18,570 while Malaysian exports to Jamaica with $3 million.[3] A number of Malaysian investors also had started to explore any opportunities in Jamaica especially in tourism and other industry.[3] Both countries has agreed to explore a joint-venture in oil and gas industry and has working together in the construction of Highway 2000 that connects Kingston, Jamaica with Montego Bay.[4][5] While in sports, Malaysia has keen to get a coaches from Jamaica for several sports such as in netball, hockey and badminton.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Jamaica and Malaysia Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Relations". Jamaica Information Service. 3 May 2006. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Jamaica, Malaysia hold preliminary talks on several trade issues". Jamaica Observer. 3 May 2006. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Jamaica seeks partners to explore markets in Americas". New Straits Times. 29 May 1997. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  4. ↑ Wong Chun Wai (4 May 2006). "Major deals clinched in Jamaica". The Star. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  5. ↑ Mohd Kamil Yusuff (4 May 2006). "Malaysia, Jamaica setuju teroka minyak, gas bersama" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "Malaysia to get Jamaican athletics coaches". The Star. 4 February 2005. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
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