Malaysia–Senegal relations

Malaysia–Senegal relations
Map indicating locations of Malaysia and Senegal

Malaysia
Senegal
Diplomatic mission
Malaysian Embassy, DakarSenegalese Embassy, Kuala Lumpur
Envoy
Ambassador Shazelina Zainul AbidinAmbassador Adrienne Diop

Malaysia–Senegal relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Senegal. Malaysia has an embassy in Dakar,[1] and Senegal has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.[2]

History

The embassy of Malaysia in Dakar was opened in 1992 to enhance the political, economic and social-cultural links between the two countries.[3] In 2011, the Senegal government purchased land in Putrajaya to build their embassy.[4] On 17 January 2019, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad held talks with Senegal's President Macky Sall after his arrival Dakar to attend a conference on Africa.[5][6]

Economic relations

In 2008, the total trade between the two countries was just $15 million but both countries are now in the process to boost their economic co-operation.[7] Several agreements such as promotion and protection on investments and development in power generation and construction has been signed,[8] and the Malaysian company of IRIS has a contract in supplying electronic transport system (EPS) in Senegal.[9]

Malaysia has provided Senegal in the areas of agricultural development, the fight against poverty and on the Islamic finance.[10] Other trade opportunities for Malaysian investors in Senegal were also available in the areas of telecommunication, power generations and construction.[11] Senegal had sees Malaysia as a model to develop their country with many construction projects in Senegal are now been working with the Malaysian counterparts.[12] In 2018, the two signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on tourism co-operation,[13] with Senegal also expressed interest to sharing their expertise to develop Malaysian football.[14]

Education relations

In 2013, there are 50 Senegalese living in Malaysia with most of them are university students who pursue education particularly on the Islamic finance.[12]

Further reading

References

  1. ^ "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Dakar". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Ambassade (Malaisie)" (in French). Gourvernement du Senegal. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  3. ^ "The Mission's History". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  4. ^ "SENEGAL EMBASSY PURCHASES A LOT IN PUTRAJAYA". Bernama. Yahoo! News. 5 October 2011. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  5. ^ Bernama (17 January 2019). "Mahathir, Macky Sall hold talks in Dakar". Malaysiakini.
  6. ^ "Dr Mahathir holds talks with Senegalese president in Dakar". New Straits Times. 17 January 2019.
  7. ^ "La Malaisie veut booster ses échanges commerciaux avec l'Afrique de l'Ouest" (in French). Ouestaf.com. 13 August 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  8. ^ Serigne Ndiagna Sow (August 2012). "PROTECTION OF PRIVATE FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN SENEGAL" (PDF). The Rule of Law in Africa. p. 9. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  9. ^ Oxford Business Group Malaysia (2008). The Report: Malaysia 2008 - Oxford Business Group. Oxford Business Group. pp. 200–. ISBN 978-1-902339-88-7. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ "Senegal-Malaisie : les pistes d'une coopération pour le développement". The Sun (in French). EditoWeb MagaZine. 13 August 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  11. ^ "Country Feature: The Republic Of Senegal: Trade And Investment Opportunities In Senegal". Malaysia South-South Association. 24 April 2013. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  12. ^ a b "SENEGAL-MALAISIE-ECONOMIE: Dakar a une carte à jouer pour attirer les investisseurs malaisiens (diplomate)". MTN/ASG (in French). Sunuker. 29 December 2013. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  13. ^ Fahad Shabbir (27 February 2018). "Malaysia, Senegal Sign MoU To Boost Tourism". UrduPoint. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  14. ^ "Shazelina Serah Watikah Pelantikan Sebagai Duta Besar Malaysia Di Senegal" (in Malay). Bernama. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.