Malaysia–Sri Lanka relations

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Malaysia–Sri Lanka relations
Map indicating locations of Malaysia and Sri Lanka

Malaysia
Sri Lanka

Malaysia–Sri Lanka relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Malaysia has a high commission in Colombo,[1] and Sri Lanka has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.[2] Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the Group of 77.

History[]

Relations between Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian countries has started since a long time ago[when?] when Sri Lanka became the main entrance to the Bay of Bengal.[3] During the time, there are connection between Sri Lanka and the Malay Peninsular due to trade activities.[3] Some proof also can be found in a book by S. Paranavitana with a title "Ceylon and Malaysia" which published in 1961.[3]

Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple (from Lorong Timur), Sentul, Kuala Lumpur

In the modern times, the current diplomatic relations has been establish since 1957, President Chandrika Kumaratunga made a state visit on 1997 and several memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed during the meeting.[4]

In 2016 December President Maithripala Sirisena made 3-day state visit to Malaysia, to improve relationship the two countries.[5] Several memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed during the meeting with Prime Minister Najib Razak

Economic relations[]

Malaysia is one of the major trade partners of Sri Lanka,[6] and among the leading investors in the country with the trade relations are expected to reach U$1 billion in 2015.[7][8] In 2011, trade between the two countries reached U$814 million with exports from Malaysia amounting to U$644 million while imports accounted to U$169 million.[9] A joint commission also focused on some issues for both sides especially on economic and commercial matters, technical and scientific co-operation and in areas such as tourism, culture, sports, immigration and human resources development.[10] In 2018 Malaysia has called for a free trade agreement (FTA) to be signed with Sri Lanka.[11]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Official Website of High Commission of Malaysia, Colombo". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Sri Lanka High Commission, Kuala Lumpur". High Commission of Sri Lanka in Malaysia. Archived from the original on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  3. ^ a b c W. M. Sirisena (1 January 1978). Sri Lanka and South-East Asia: Political, Religious and Cultural Relations from A.D. C. 1000 to C. 1500. Brill Archive. pp. 3–. ISBN 90-04-05660-2.
  4. ^ "Sri Lanka - Malaysia Relations". High Commission of Sri Lanka in Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  5. ^ "President Sirisena Leaves For Malaysia". Asianmirror.lk. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  6. ^ "Sri Lanka Major Trade Partners". Bridgat. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Malaysia has emerged the biggest investor in Sri Lanka". News.lk. 26 June 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Trade between Sri Lanka and Malaysia to reach US$1 billion by 2015". Asia News Network. 19 July 2013. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Malaysia -Sri Lanka business Council to be set-up". Sunday Observer. 8 July 2012. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  10. ^ "Sri Lanka - Malaysia bilateral ties strengthened". Ministry of External Affairs Sri Lanka. 23 June 2006. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  11. ^ "Malaysia calls for Sri Lanka FTA". Daily Mirror Sri Lanka. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
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