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Malaysia–Yemen relations

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Malaysia–Yemen relations
Map indicating locations of Malaysia and Yemen

Malaysia
Yemen

Malaysia–Yemen relations are foreign relations between Malaysia and Yemen. Malaysia formerly had an embassy in Sana'a,[1] of which its operations had been relocated to Muscat, Oman (due to the Yemeni Civil War)[2] and Yemen has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.[3]

History

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The relations between the two countries can be traced back on the 15th century, with many Hadhrami people playing an important role during the Islamisation of the Malay people.[4] This also proved with the current culture of Malaysian Muslim in the present day resembles an Arab culture.[4]

Yemeni Civil War

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Since the outbreak of the Yemeni Civil War in 2015, Malaysia was added into the coalition led by Saudi Arabia to deter Houthis, though Malaysian involvement is minimal.[5] There has been criticism over Malaysia's involvement in the war.[6]

Economic relations

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Currently, both countries in the process to enhance bilateral trades.[7] In 2013, the bilateral trade stood over U$200 million with the major import from Yemen such as seafood products, coffee, honey, leather and fruits while the export from Malaysia are the cooking oil which Malaysia consider as the biggest producers and exporters to Yemen and also to the Middle East.[8] Both countries also has signed a joint commission and promote bilateral relations in higher education.[9][10]

See also

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Further reading

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References

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  1. ^ "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Sana'a". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  2. ^ "NASIHAT UNTUK RAKYAT MALAYSIA DI YAMAN". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia (in Malay).
  3. ^ "Embassy of Yemen in Kuala Lumpur". Embassy Vietnam. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  4. ^ a b Ahmed Al-Masoodi. "Yemen and Malaysia .... Relations Thorough History". Al-Masoodi. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Malaysia has no business entering the war in Yemen". 18 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Malaysia's military involvement in Saudi-led war in Yemen must end - Lawyers for Liberty". New Straits Times. 19 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Yemen, Malaysia discuss trade cooperation ties". Almotamar. 12 March 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  8. ^ Almubdi (25 October 2013). "Yemen eyes improved trade with Malaysia". Malaysia Trade. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Yemen Keen To Reactivate Malaysia-Yemen Joint Commission". Yemen Fox. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  10. ^ "Yemen-Malaysia To Promote Bilateral Relations In Higher Education". Bernama. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
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