Malaysia–Qatar relations
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Diplomatic mission | |
Malaysian Embassy, Doha | Qatari Embassy, Kuala Lumpur |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin | Ambassador Vacant Chargé d'affaires a.i. Mansoor Ali Al-Hajri |
Malaysia–Qatar relations (Malay: Hubungan Malaysia–Qatar; Jawi: هوبوڠن مليسيا–قطر; Arabic: العلاقات الماليزية القطرية alealaqat almaliziat alqataria) are foreign relations between Malaysia and Qatar. Malaysia has an embassy in Doha,[1] and Qatar has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur since 2004.[2][3]
Economic relations
[edit]The relations between the two countries are mainly in the economic relations.[4] In 2011, both countries has announced a US$2 billion joint investment fund and the signing of co-operation agreements in the fields of tourism and higher education.[2] Many Malaysians companies also had secured a total of 25 projects in Qatar.[5] While in 2013, the Qatar Airways plans to expand its services into Malaysia by working with the Malaysia Airlines.[6] Qatar also has expressed its interest on the local aviation industry in one of the Malaysian state, Sarawak along with the investments in energy, industry and halal production.[7][8] In 2018, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand the reach of women entrepreneurs in global markets.[9]
Further reading
[edit]- SPEECH AT THE BUSINESS FORUM MALAYSIA-QATAR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Malaysia Prime Minister Office
- Malaysian King Receives Credentials of Qatar's Ambassador Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar
References
[edit]- ^ "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Doha". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Why is Qatar's emir visiting Malaysia?". Al Jazeera. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ^ "Embassy of Qatar in Kuala Lumpur". Embassy Vietnam. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Najib, Emir witnesses Malaysia-Qatar bilateral trade agreement". bilaterals.org. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Malaysia hails cordial relations with Qatar". The Peninsula. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ B.K. Sidhu (30 October 2013). "Qatar Airways plans to expand Malaysian services". The Star. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Arno Maierbrugger (13 March 2013). "UAE, Qatar step up Malaysia investment". Investvine. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Arno Maierbrugger (7 March 2013). "Qatar set to invest in Sarawak halal hub". Investvine. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Malaysia, Qatar ink MoU to expand women's reach in global markets". Bernama. The Malay Mail. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.