Malaysia–Solomon Islands relations
Map indicating locations of Malaysia and Solomon Islands

Malaysia
Solomon Islands

Malaysia–Solomon Islands relations refers to bilateral relations between Malaysia and Solomon Islands. Malaysia has an honorary consulate in Honiara while the Malaysia high commission in Port Moresby is also accredited to the country,[1] and Solomon Islands had a high commission in Kuala Lumpur from 2013 until a closure was announced in 2019. [2][3][4][5]

History

The relations between the two countries had been established since 1986–1988.[3][6][7] Both countries were once part of the British Empire and the relationship is based on mutual interests and respect for ideals and principles of peace, freedom, democracy, respect for fundamental human values and sovereignty.[7] The relations also based on the "Look North Policy" by the Solomon governments to strengthen ties and deepen co-operation for mutual benefits with other countries in the Asian region.[5]

Economic relations

In 2009, the total export of Solomon Islands products to Malaysia worth around SB$30 million and Solomon Islands were the largest importer of Malaysian products in the Pacific region.[1] Solomon Islands also endeavour to learn and share experiences in targeted areas with Malaysia, notably in the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).[3] Currently, some Malaysian oil palm companies are expanding operations in the Solomon Islands.[8]

High level visits

In 2013, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo met Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in Malaysia. [9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "New Malaysian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands". Solomon Times Online. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Malaysia Mission to Close - Solomon Times Online".
  3. 1 2 3 "PM Lilo Opens Malaysia Office". Solomon Times Online. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  4. ↑ George Herming (15 March 2013). "Solomon Islands establishes two new diplomatic missions overseas". Government of Solomon Islands. Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Malaysia commissioned". Consulate Generals of Solomon Islands to Canada. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  6. ↑ Ahmad Faiz Abdul Hamid (1 January 2005). Malaysia and South-South Cooperation During Mahathir's Era: Determining Factors and Implications. Coronet Books Incorporated. ISBN 978-967-978-885-3.
  7. 1 2 "Ngele Presents Credentials". Solomon Times Online. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  8. ↑ Hanim Adnan (9 July 2007). "Kulim has better options". The Star. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  9. ↑ Solomon Islands PM calls on Najib


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