Malaysia–Pakistan relations

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Malaysia–Pakistan relations
Map indicating locations of Malaysia and Pakistan

Malaysia
Pakistan

Malaysia–Pakistan relations refer to bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Malaysia and Pakistan. Pakistan has its high commission (embassy) in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has its high commission in Islamabad.[1] Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

History

High Commission of Pakistan in Malaysia

Pakistan and Malaysia established their diplomatic relations in 1957 after the latter's independence. Initially, the High Commission of Malaysia was located in

Indo-Pakistani war over Kashmir.[1] Pakistan's Foreign Minister Z. A. Bhutto said that Malaysia had taken an immoral position, had violated the solidarity of the African-Asian world." The Malaysian government rejected any Pakistani suggestion that Malaysia had sided with India in the dispute, and sent a note to the Pakistani high commission in Kuala Lumpur that Malaysia had not behaved wrongly to a fellow Muslim nation, challenged a Pakistani claim that Pakistan had tried to mediate the Malaysia-Indonesia dispute".[2]

Shortly after that Malaysia accused Pakistan of being involved in "a sinister pattern of collusion with China and Indonesia against Malaysia". Speaking after a cabinet meeting, the Malaysian Prime Minister

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).[6]

Diplomatic relations

On 21 November 2018, Malaysia and Pakistan agreed to establish bilateral consultations between the two senior officials of their foreign affairs ministries.[7]

Economic relations

In 1986, Malaysia exported $515.5 million worth of goods to Pakistan mainly

free trade agreement called the Malaysia–Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (MPCEPA) in January 2008.[1]

Pakistan and Malaysia are linked by air transport. Pakistan International Airlines operates many flights from Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar to Kuala Lumpur.

Automotive

On 21 March 2019,

Proton announced to establish a manufacturing assembly plant in Pakistan, its first in the South Asian region.[10]

Investment & Trade

On investment, Malaysia is Pakistan's third largest foreign investor behind China and United Kingdom for financial year 2017-2018 according to statistics provided by the State Bank of Pakistan.

In terms of bilateral trade, Malaysia is Pakistan's 16th largest trading partner while Pakistan is Malaysia's largest export market in South Asia and the third for import destination.[10]

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Malaysia Malaysia Exports $1.17 B Increase $1.72 B Increase $1.63 B Decrease $2.12 B Increase $2.63 B Increase $2.08 B Decrease $1.89 B Decrease $1.29 B Decrease $977 M Decrease $1.03 B Increase $1.09 B Increase
Pakistan Pakistan Exports $114 M Increase $158 M Increase $162 M Increase $162 M Increase $265 M Increase $250 M Decrease $232 M Decrease $263 M Increase $242 M Decrease $216 M Decrease $187 M Decrease
Total Trade $1.17 B Increase $1.72 B Increase $1.63 B Decrease $2.12 B Increase $2.52 B Increase $2.33 B Decrease $2.12 B Decrease $1.55 B Decrease $1.21 B Decrease $1.24 B Increase $1.27 B Increase

Security relations

On 18 August 2016,

Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif arrived in Kuala Lumpur on an official visit. He held separate meetings with Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces General Zulkifeli Mohd Zin and Malaysian Army Chief General Raja Mohamed Affandi. Later, General Raheel also met Malaysian Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Hussein.[11][12]

Malaysia–Pakistan Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC)

In 1997, Malaysia and Pakistan agreed to set up a Joint Committee on Defense Cooperation exploring collaboration in their military-to-military ties.[13]

MALPAK naval exercise

On 21 March 2017,

Straits of Malacca.[14]

On 17 February 2019, Royal Malaysian Navy Ships KD Kasturi and KD Mahawangsa arrived in Karachi to participate in the bilateral MALPAK-II exercise. Pakistan Navy's ship PNS Saif, PNS Azmat, long-range maritime aircraft and helicopters participated in the MALPAK-II exercise carried out in Arabian Sea.[15][16]

Military procurement

Pakistani JF-17 Thunder fighter jet

Since 2002, several Pakistani made weapons such as Anza and Bakhtar Shikan has been acquired by the Malaysian military as part of the arms deal with Pakistan.[17][18] On 15 April 2018, it is further reported that Pakistan and Malaysia were in preliminary discussions about the potential export of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft.[19][20]

See also

References

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  6. ^ "Malaysia to support Pakistan's Asean bid". Dawn. 2 October 2005. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  7. ^ "Joint Statement b/w Malaysia, Pakistan on PM Imran Khan's visit to Malaysia". Radio Pakistan. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Pakistan eyes joint ventures with Malaysia". New Straits Times. 24 April 1987. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
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  11. ^ "General Raheel Sharif in Malaysia to enhance defence collaboration". Samaa TV. 17 August 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  12. ^ "Gen Raheel in Kuala Lumpur: Military ties with Malaysia discussed". Mubassir. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
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  14. ^ "Pak Navy ships arrive in Malaysia for international maritime, aerospace exhibition". Pakistan Today. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Pak, Malaysian Navies conduct exercise MALPAK-II". The News International. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  16. ^ "Pakistan, Malaysian navies hold Malpak II drill: spokesman". The Frontier Post. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
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  20. ^ Franz-Stefan Gady (17 April 2018). "Will Malaysia Buy Pakistan's JF-17 Fighter Jet?". The Diplomat. Retrieved 22 March 2019.

External links

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