Denmark–Malaysia relations

Denmark-Malaysia relations

Denmark
Malaysia

Denmark–Malaysia relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Malaysia. Denmark has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia is represented in Denmark, through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.[1][2] Diplomatic relations was established in 1963.[3] Current Danish ambassador to Malaysia is Nicolai Ruge.[4]

Cooperation

In 1990, a guarantee agreement were signed between Denmark and Malaysia.[5] Bilateral co-operation began in 1994, with an environment programme.[6] Later Denmark also cooperated with the private sector. Danish assistance to Malaysia was initiated as part of the Environment and Disaster Relief Facility.[7] An agreement on financial and technical support was signed between the two countries.[8] Both countries work together on the environmental substances.[9][10] In 2008, both countries signed a Clean Development Mechanism agreement.[4]

Trade

Danish exports to Malaysia, amounted to 792 million DKK in 2008, while Malaysian exports amounted 1,7 million DKK.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Government of Denmark. "Danish embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  2. ↑ Government of Malaysia. "Malaysian Diplomatic and Consular mission in Denmark". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia). Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  3. ↑ "Denmark - Royal Danish Embassy". Scandinavian Society - Malaysia. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  4. 1 2 "Danish Power Contract In Malaysia". ScandAsia.com. 28 October 2008. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  5. ↑ "Trade deal soon, says Danish official". New Straits Times: 8. 7 November 1990. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  6. ↑ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. "Danish - Malaysian Environmental Cooperation" (PDF). Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  7. ↑ "Environmental Cooperation Programme". Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  8. ↑ Government of Denmark. "Clean Development Mechanism". Embassy of Denmark, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  9. ↑ "Malaysia-Denmark Working on Environmentally Hazardous Substances". ScandAsia. 11 September 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  10. ↑ "Danish-Malaysia Energy and Environmental Forum, Kuala Lumpur". ScandAsia. 24 January 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  11. ↑ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. "Landefakta Malaysia" (in Danish). WayBack Machine. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
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