Ethiopia–Malaysia relations

Ethiopia–Malaysia relations

Ethiopia
Malaysia

Ethiopia–Malaysia relations are foreign relations between Ethiopia and Malaysia. Ethiopia has a consulate-general in Kuala Lumpur,[1] while Malaysia has no embassy in Ethiopia. The relations are much more focused on economic co-operation.

History

The Ethiopian general-consulate in Kuala Lumpur was established in 2003, with the main purpose of the consulate being to enhance trade and economic activities between the two countries and for closer person-to-person contact.[1]

Economic relations

Malaysia is one of the major trade partners of Ethiopia.[2] In 2009, a Malaysian company set up a mushroom farming establishment with an investment of Br285 million.[3] The area covers a 60 hectare mushroom farm near Lake Shala where the main production facility lies.[3] In 2013, a Malaysian edible oil producer built a large food oil refinery in Ethiopia.[4] Besides that, both countries are also working on air transport and Malaysia Airlines has established a codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines.[5][6] In 2005, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Mines and Petronas, a Malaysian oil firm, signed a four-year exploration and production agreement enabling the latter to explore and produce petroleum in Ethiopia.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Consulate General Office of Ethiopia, Kuala Lumpur". Ethiopia Consulat General Office. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ethiopia Major Trade Partners". Bridgat. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Ethiopia: Malaysian company to set up 285mln birr mushroom farm establishment". Ethiopian Review. Fresh Plaza. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "Malaysian edible oil producer to build a large refinery in Ethiopia". Malaysian Palm Oil Council. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  5. ↑ "Ethiopia, Malaysia sign air services agreement". The Borneo Post. 23 April 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "MAS establishes code-sharing with Ethiopian Airlines". Bernama. Astro Awani. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  7. ↑ http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/186552/ethiopia_malaysias_petronas_sign_petroleum_exploration_agreement/


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