Malaysia–Norway relations

Malaysia–Norway relations

Malaysia

Norway

Malaysia–Norway relations refers to a foreign relations between the two countries, Malaysia and Norway. Malaysia has a consulate in Oslo, while Norway has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.[1]

Economic relations

Both Norway and Malaysia are oil-producing nations and petroleum industry has been the most important pillar in the bilateral relation.[2][3] Both countries also cooperates in agriculture industries.[4] Currently there are 50 Norwegian companies in Malaysia.[5] In 2006, exports to Malaysia worth around 150 million MYR, while imports from Malaysia worth around 338.7 million MYR.[5]

Security relations

Norway also provide Malaysia in the supply of military equipment and defence services.[6]

References

  1. "The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur". Norway. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  2. "Official visit to Malaysia: Opening of business seminar". The Royal House of Norway. 9 March 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  3. "Young royals in Malaysia". News in English.no. 9 March 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  4. "Malaysia and Norway sign aquaculture agreement". Panorama Acuicola. 31 December 2013.
  5. 1 2 "Jotun Is The Best In Promoting Bi-lateral Businesses Relations Between Norway And Malaysia". Press Release Distribution. 30 October 2007. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  6. Nik Imran Abdullah (6 November 2012). "France, Norway offer to sell arms MOVE TO ENHANCE TRADE RELATIONS: Nations keen to provide Malaysia with jet-fighters, copters and missiles". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 29 December 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
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