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Bilateral relations
Jamaica–Malaysia relations
Map indicating locations of Jamaica and Malaysia

Jamaica
Malaysia

Jamaica and Malaysia established diplomatic relations in 1975. Neither country has a resident ambassador in the other.

Both Prime Minister of Jamaica Portia Simpson Miller and Prime Minister of Malaysia 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. Both countries are also the members of Commonwealth of Nations, Group of 77, Group of 15 and Non-Aligned Movement.

Economic relations

In 1995, Jamaican exports to Malaysia worth around $18,570 while Malaysian exports to Jamaica with $3 million. A number of Malaysian investors also had started to explore any opportunities in Jamaica especially in tourism and other industry. 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. While in sports, Malaysia has keen to get a coaches from Jamaica for several sports such as in netball, hockey and badminton.

Further reading

References

  1. Simpson-Miller, Portia. Statement by Hon. Portia Simpson Miller Prime Minister on Conclusion of Meeting with Prime Minister of Malaysia (Speech). Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Jamaica and Malaysia Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Relations". Jamaica Information Service. 3 May 2006. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Jamaica seeks partners to explore markets in Americas". New Straits Times. 29 May 1997. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  5. Wong Chun Wai (4 May 2006). "Major deals clinched in Jamaica". The Star. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  6. Mohd Kamil Yusuff (4 May 2006). "Malaysia, Jamaica setuju teroka minyak, gas bersama". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  7. "Malaysia to get Jamaican athletics coaches". The Star. 4 February 2005. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
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