Libya–Malaysia relations
Libya–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Libya and Malaysia. Libya has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,[1] and Malaysia has an embassy in Tripoli.[2]
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History
Since the new Libyan government period, the relations between the two countries has been enhanced when Malaysia recognise the new government of National Transitional Council as the interim government of Libya on 26 August 2011.[3][4]
Economic relations
Libya looks Malaysia as a model to expand their country economy.[5][6] At present, there are six Malaysian oil and gas companies operation in Libya and the country is now seek Malaysia for more investment to develop their country since the country destroy in Libyan Civil War.[7][6] An agreement on air services were signed in 2009 and both countries agreed to formalise a memorandum of understanding on airlines.[8] Libya also seeks co-operation with Malaysia in Islamic banking.[9]
Education relations
In education, approximately 1,000–1,200 Malaysian students are sponsored by the Libyan government to studied in Libya while 2,000 Libyan students will coming to Malaysia to do a vocational training.[10]
Further reading
- Celebrating Libya's Independence by Ricky Yap on New Straits Times
References
- "Libyan Embassy in Malaysia". Embassy of Libya. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Tripoli". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- "Malaysia Recognises National Transitional Council As Libya's Interim Government". Bernama. Yahoo! News. 26 August 2011. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- "Libyan embassy raises new flag". New Straits Times. AsiaOne. 26 August 2011. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- "Libyan envoy seeks M'sian assistance to revive economy". Bernama. The Borneo Post. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- Adrian (18 March 2013). "Libya Seeks Malaysian Help to Revive Economy". SME Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- Sherif Dhaimish (18 March 2013). "Libya seeks further investment from Malaysia". Libya TV. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- "Libya, Malaysia to Sign Air Services Agreement". Bernama. Tripoli Post. 12 December 2009. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- "Libya seeks more cooperation with Malaysia in Islamic banking". Bernama. The Edge. 19 February 2014. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- "Malaysia destinasi pelajar Libya - Duta". Bernama (in Malay). Berita Harian. 20 February 2014. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.