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'''Colombia–Malaysia relations''' refers to [[bilateralism|bilateral]] [[diplomacy|foreign relations]] between the countries of [[Colombia]] and [[Malaysia]]. Colombia maintains an embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]], while the embassy of Malaysia in [[Lima]], [[Peru]] is accredited to Colombia.<ref name="ecolombia.com.my">{{cite web|url=http://www.ecolombia.com.my/bilateral.html|title=Relaciones bilaterales|accessdate=8 December 2012|language=Spanish|publisher=Embassy of the Republic of Colombia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
'''Colombia–Malaysia relations''' refers to [[bilateralism|bilateral]] [[diplomacy|foreign relations]] between the countries of [[Colombia]] and [[Malaysia]]. Colombia maintains an embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]], while the embassy of Malaysia in [[Lima]], [[Peru]] is accredited to Colombia.<ref name="ecolombia.com.my">{{cite web|url=http://www.ecolombia.com.my/bilateral.html|title=Relaciones bilaterales|accessdate=8 December 2012|language=Spanish|publisher=Embassy of the Republic of Colombia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204064631/http://www.ecolombia.com.my/bilateral.html|archivedate=4 February 2013|deadurl=yes|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malasia.embajada.gov.co/|title=Embajada de Colombia en Malasia|language=Spanish|work=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia)]]|publisher=Embassy of Colombia in Malaysia|accessdate=10 May 2014}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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[[Diplomatic relations]] between the two countries began on 19 August 1978. Both countries are members of the [[United Nations]], [[Non-Aligned Movement]] and the [[Pacific Economic Cooperation Council]] in which Malaysia largely supported Colombia's acceptance in 1994.<ref name="ecolombia.com.my" |
[[Diplomatic relations]] between the two countries began on 19 August 1978. Both countries are members of the [[United Nations]], [[Non-Aligned Movement]] and the [[Pacific Economic Cooperation Council]] in which Malaysia largely supported Colombia's acceptance in 1994.<ref name="ecolombia.com.my"/> |
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== Economic relations == |
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Both countries agree on the importance of co-operating on issues such as the protection and sustainable use of [[natural resources]], the fight against the world drug problem, and strengthening relations between the countries of the [[Pacific basin]].<ref name="ecolombia.com.my"/> |
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The countries both belong to the [[Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries]] which is a [[preferential trade agreement]] that was signed in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trade.gov/mas/ian/referenceinfo/tg_ian_001874.asp|title=World Regions and Trade Organizations|publisher=[[U.S. Department of Commerce]]|accessdate=25 January 2013}}</ref> Both countries agree on the importance of co-operating on issues such as the protection and sustainable use of [[natural resources]], the fight against the world drug problem, and strengthening relations between the countries of the [[Pacific basin]].<ref name="ecolombia.com.my"/> In 1989, Malaysia contributed around $54,000 to Colombia in its fight against the [[illegal drug trade in Colombia|drug trafficking]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=L7JUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dpADAAAAIBAJ&pg=1347,2077812&dq=colombia+malaysia&hl=en|title=Malaysia gives Colombia $54,000 to fight drug menace|publisher=New Straits Times|date=7 December 1989|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref> In 1994, Colombia expressed their interest to collaborate in [[agriculture|agricultural]] sectors as both countries have a common tropical climate,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=h9xOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rBMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3483,3586265&dq=colombia+malaysia&hl=en|title=Colombia keen to co-operate in agriculture|publisher=[[New Straits Times]]|date=19 May 1994|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref> as well to increase their economic productivity and development in human resources.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xa4mAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mhMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1229,1705974&dq=colombia+malaysia&hl=en|title=Colombia sees trade ties improving|publisher=New Straits Times|date=25 May 1994|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref> The country also seeking to a [[palm oil]] alliances in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=F_xOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xhQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4930,117773&dq=colombia+malaysia&hl=en|title=Colombia seeks strategic oil palm alliances with Malaysia|publisher=New Straits Times|date=5 February 1999|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref> By 2001, Malaysia said it is ready to help Colombia to develop their palm oil industry to decrease the dependence of Colombia to the plantation of [[coca]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2001&dt=0302&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_07.htm|title=Malaysia sedia bantu bangunkan industri sawit di Colombia|language=Malay|publisher=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|date=2 March 2001|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref> |
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==United Nations== |
== United Nations == |
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| ⚫ | In 1989, Malaysia proposed to the United Nations (UN) that an international military be organised to counter private drug cartels and armies to aid countries such as Colombia.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=K5wVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hgsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2538,2981162&dq=malaysia+colombia&hl=en|title=Malaysia's Drug Barons|work=[[Reuters]]|publisher=[[Manila Standard]]|date=18 September 1989|accessdate=25 January 2013|location=Kuala Lumpur}}</ref> On 27 October 1990, the two countries along with [[Cuba]] and [[Yemen]] voiced concerns over a [[UN resolution]] that would make Iraq responsible for financial repercussions relating to the [[invasion of Kuwait]].<ref name="NYT">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/10/27/world/mideast-tensions-un-council-appears-close-accord-tougher-stance-against-iraq.html|title=MIDEAST TENSIONS; U.N. Council Appears Close to Accord on a Tougher Stance Against Iraq|author=Paul Lewis|publisher=The New York Times|date=27 October 1990|accessdate=25 January 2013|page=5}}</ref> Eventually an agreement was made to increase pressure on President [[Saddam Hussein]] to withdraw from Kuwait and end the [[Gulf War]].<ref name="NYT"/> The war would eventually end on 28 February 1991 with the intervention of the [[Coalition of the Gulf War]]. Although Malaysia and Colombia supported the UN's authorised use of force against [[Iraq]], neither countries participated directly in the Coalition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newint.org/features/1992/10/05/profile/|title=Malaysia -- New Internationalist|author=Richard S Ehrlich|publisher=New Internationalist Magazine|date=October 1992|accessdate=25 January 2013|pages=ISSUE 236}}</ref> In 2006, both countries applied to the [[United Nations Environmental Programme]] during the [[Montreal]] Protocol for International Strengthening (IS).<ref name="UNIS">{{cite web|url=http://www.multilateralfund.org/MeetingsandDocuments/currentmeeting/64/English/1/6419.pdf|title=UNDP’S WORK PROGRAMME AMENDMENTS FOR 2011|publisher=[[United Nations Environment Programme]]|date=9 June 2011|accessdate=25 January 2013}}</ref> The committee's reviewed their applications together and approved $275,000 in funding for both countries.<ref name="UNIS" /> |
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In 1989, proposed to the UN that an international military be organised to counter private drug cartels and armies to aid countries such as Colombia.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=K5wVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hgsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2538,2981162&dq=malaysia+colombia&hl=en|title=Malaysia's Drug Barons|date=18 September 1989|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=25 January 2013|location=Kuala Lumpur}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 27 October 1990, the two countries along with [[Cuba]] and [[Yemen]] voiced concerns over a [[UN resolution]] that would make Iraq responsible for financial repercussions relating to the [[ |
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In 2006, both countries applied to the [[United Nations Environmental Programme]] during the [[Montreal]] Protocol for International Strengthening (IS).<ref name="UNIS">{{cite web|url=http://www.multilateralfund.org/MeetingsandDocuments/currentmeeting/64/English/1/6419.pdf|title=UNDP’S WORK PROGRAMME AMENDMENTS FOR 2011|date=9 June 2011|publisher=[[United Nations Environment Programme]]|accessdate=25 January 2013}}</ref> The committee's reviewed their applications together and approved $275,000 in funding for both countries.<ref name="UNIS" /> |
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==Further reading== |
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* [http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2001&dt=0302&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_07.htm Malaysia sedia bantu bangunkan industri sawit di Colombia<!-- Bot generated title -->] |
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* [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=h9xOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rBMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3483,3586265&dq=colombia+malaysia&hl=en New Straits Times - Google News Archive Search<!-- Bot generated title -->] |
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* [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xa4mAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mhMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1229,1705974&dq=colombia+malaysia&hl=en New Straits Times - Google News Archive Search<!-- Bot generated title -->] |
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* [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=F_xOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xhQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4930,117773&dq=colombia+malaysia&hl=en New Straits Times - Google News Archive Search<!-- Bot generated title -->] |
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* [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=L7JUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dpADAAAAIBAJ&pg=1347,2077812&dq=colombia+malaysia&hl=en New Straits Times - Google News Archive Search<!-- Bot generated title -->] |
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==External links== |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130204064700/http://www.ecolombia.com.my/index.html Embassy of Colombia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia] |
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Colombia–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between the countries of Colombia and Malaysia. Colombia maintains an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, while the embassy of Malaysia in Lima, Peru is accredited to Colombia.[1][2]
History
Diplomatic relations between the two countries began on 19 August 1978. Both countries are members of the United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement and the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council in which Malaysia largely supported Colombia's acceptance in 1994.[1]
Economic relations
The countries both belong to the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries which is a preferential trade agreement that was signed in 1989.[3] Both countries agree on the importance of co-operating on issues such as the protection and sustainable use of natural resources, the fight against the world drug problem, and strengthening relations between the countries of the Pacific basin.[1] In 1989, Malaysia contributed around $54,000 to Colombia in its fight against the drug trafficking.[4] In 1994, Colombia expressed their interest to collaborate in agricultural sectors as both countries have a common tropical climate,[5] as well to increase their economic productivity and development in human resources.[6] The country also seeking to a palm oil alliances in 1999.[7] By 2001, Malaysia said it is ready to help Colombia to develop their palm oil industry to decrease the dependence of Colombia to the plantation of coca.[8]
United Nations
In 1989, Malaysia proposed to the United Nations (UN) that an international military be organised to counter private drug cartels and armies to aid countries such as Colombia.[9] On 27 October 1990, the two countries along with Cuba and Yemen voiced concerns over a UN resolution that would make Iraq responsible for financial repercussions relating to the invasion of Kuwait.[10] Eventually an agreement was made to increase pressure on President Saddam Hussein to withdraw from Kuwait and end the Gulf War.[10] The war would eventually end on 28 February 1991 with the intervention of the Coalition of the Gulf War. Although Malaysia and Colombia supported the UN's authorised use of force against Iraq, neither countries participated directly in the Coalition.[11] In 2006, both countries applied to the United Nations Environmental Programme during the Montreal Protocol for International Strengthening (IS).[12] The committee's reviewed their applications together and approved $275,000 in funding for both countries.[12]
References
- ^ a b c "Relaciones bilaterales" (in Spanish). Embassy of the Republic of Colombia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Embajada de Colombia en Malasia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) (in Spanish). Embassy of Colombia in Malaysia. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ "World Regions and Trade Organizations". U.S. Department of Commerce. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ "Malaysia gives Colombia $54,000 to fight drug menace". New Straits Times. 7 December 1989. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Colombia keen to co-operate in agriculture". New Straits Times. 19 May 1994. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Colombia sees trade ties improving". New Straits Times. 25 May 1994. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Colombia seeks strategic oil palm alliances with Malaysia". New Straits Times. 5 February 1999. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia sedia bantu bangunkan industri sawit di Colombia" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia. 2 March 2001. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia's Drug Barons". Reuters. Kuala Lumpur: Manila Standard. 18 September 1989. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ a b Paul Lewis (27 October 1990). "MIDEAST TENSIONS; U.N. Council Appears Close to Accord on a Tougher Stance Against Iraq". The New York Times. p. 5. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ Richard S Ehrlich (October 1992). "Malaysia -- New Internationalist". New Internationalist Magazine. pp. ISSUE 236. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ a b "UNDP'S WORK PROGRAMME AMENDMENTS FOR 2011" (PDF). United Nations Environment Programme. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
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