Malaysia–Peru relations

Malaysia–Peru relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Peru. Malaysia has an embassy in Lima,[1] which was established in 1996, while Peru has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, which was established in 1992.[2] The countries desire to improve their relations in tourism, trade and investment, agriculture and forestry, health, science and technology, energy, education, rural development, poverty alleviation, gastronomy, and art and culture.[3][4]

Malaysia–Peru relations
Map indicating locations of Malaysia and Peru

Malaysia

Peru

On 11 October 1995, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad left for an official visit to Peru.[5][6] Mahathir said both countries should strive for tangible economic cooperation, stronger trade ties and a deeper level of political and cultural relations.[7]

Trade edit

Malaysia is one of the main destination for Peruvian exports with the total trade in 2012 records $235 million.[8] Peruvian exports to Malaysia total around $28 million while Malaysian exports with $207 million.[8]

Agreements edit

In 1995, an agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments has been signed between the two countries.[9]

Resident diplomatic missions edit

See also edit

Further reading edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Lima". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia). Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Embajada del Perú en Malasia" (in Spanish). Portal De Estado Peruano. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Enhance Malaysia-Peru ties: Raja Muda Perlis". New Straits Times. 16 October 2012. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Call for stronger Peru-M'sia ties". Bernama. The Star. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  5. ^ "Dr Mahathir leaves for visit to Peru". New Straits Times. 12 October 1995.
  6. ^ "Visit by Dr M to boost relations with Peru". New Straits Times. 13 October 1995.
  7. ^ "PM calls for stronger ties with Peru". Business Times. 14 October 1995.
  8. ^ a b "Rankings (Malasia)" (in Spanish). perúeconómico.com. 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  9. ^ "CONVENIO ENTRE EL GOBIERNO DE LA REPÚBLICA DEL PERÚ Y EL GOBIERNO DE MALASIA SOBRE PROMOCIÓN Y PROTECCIÓN RECÍPROCA DE INVERSIONES" (PDF) (in Spanish). Andean Community of Nations. 2 November 1995. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2007. Retrieved 10 May 2014.