Kenya–Malaysia relations

Kenya–Malaysia relations
Map indicating locations of Kenya and Malaysia

Kenya
Malaysia

Kenya–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Kenya and Malaysia. Kenya has maintained a resident Mission in Kuala Lumpur since in 1996.[1] Malaysia opened a diplomatic Mission in Nairobi in 2005.[2] Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

History

As early as 1964, Malaysia dispatched Lee Kuan Yew on a diplomatic mission to Kenya in a successful effort to boost relations.[3] High level visits have continued into the 21st century. In 2007, the Malaysian prime minister at the time, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, met with Kenya's President, Mwai Kibaki. Two memoranda of understanding were signed at the meeting, setting out an agreement for Malaysia to assist Kenya with infrastructure projects, including road building.[4][5][6]

Economic relations

Levels of trade between the two countries are only moderate, with Malaysia exporting more to Kenya than the African nation exports in return.[4] In 2011, Kenyan Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka stated that his country was keen learn from Malaysia about ICT and infrastructure development.[7]

Trade

In 2014, bilateral trade was worth KES. 75.096 billion (US$742.5 million) RM. 3.143 billion.[8]

Kenya exported goods worth KES. 556 million (US$5.5 million) RM. 23.7 million to Malaysia. Malaysia exported goods worth KES. 74.54 billion (US$737 million) RM 3and .18 billion in the same year.[8]

Kenya's main exports to Malaysia were: tea, textile articles, tobacco products, vegetables, fruits and nuts.[9]

Malaysia's main exports to Kenya were: palm oil, petroleum oils, furniture, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, telecommunications equipment, electronic and electrical goods, industrial machinery, steam boilers, and rubber tyres.[9]

Travel

On November 26, 2006, Port Klang Authority signed a sister-port agreement with Kenya Ports Authority.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ SUN MEDIA CORPORATION (4 May 2024). "Kenya-Malaysia bilateral ties poised to deepen: High Commissioner". THE SUN.
  2. ^ "Relations: Relationship with Malaysia". Kenya High Commission. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
  3. ^ Peter Boyce (1968). "XI". Malaysia and Singapore in international diplomacy: documents and commentaries. Sydney University Press. ISBN 0-424-05660-7.
  4. ^ a b "Kenya's trade potential with Malaysia". Export Promotion Council of Kenya. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Kenyan president in talks with visiting Malaysian premier". Kenya State House governmental website. NewsLibrary.com. 18 April 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Hon Richard Onyonka hails the good Relations between Kenya and Malaysia". kitutuchache.com. 23 February 2009. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Kenya to Learn from Malaysia about ICT & Infrastructure Development". Bernama. United Nations Public Administration Network. 19 June 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  8. ^ a b Malaysia wants to boost ties with Kenya. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  9. ^ a b Kenya – Malaysia trade Information Archived 17 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  10. ^ "Port Klang Authority, Malaysia Signs Sister-Port Agreement with Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya". Asean Ports Association Malaysia. 27 November 2006. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
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