The Gambia–Malaysia relations

Malaysia–The Gambia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Malaysia and The Gambia. Malaysian embassy in Dakar, Senegal is accredited to The Gambia while Gambian embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited to Malaysia. The relations are friendly and warm.^[1]

Malaysia–The Gambia relations

Malaysia	Gambia

Both The Gambia and Malaysia are part of the Commonwealth of Nations and are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Economic relations

In 1974, The Gambia was willing to sell its groundnut oil to Malaysia in exchange for palm oil.^[2] While in 1991, The Gambia seeks Malaysian aid to boost its rice production.^[3] Until now, relations between the two countries are mainly conducted in technical assistance such as in the field of education and training. The Government of Malaysia had encouraged companies from The Gambia to explore possible collaboration and joint ventures with the Malaysian companies for the mutual benefit of the two countries.^[1] As The Gambia has been accorded the honour to host the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit in 2018, the government of The Gambia seeks the support of the Malaysian government and people and invites Malaysian investors to invest in the country.^[4][5] The Gambia also sought the support of Malaysian authorities to provide technical support to The Gambia in a bid to strengthen the country's Sharia'h court system.^[6][7]

References

1. "Presentation of Letters of Credence". State House of the Gambia. 7 April 2004. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
2. "Gambia keen to swop oils with Malaysia: Minister". New Straits Times. 29 June 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
3. Ahmad A. Talib (16 December 1991). "Gambia seeks aid in rice planting". New Straits Times. p. 3. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
4. "Gambian diplomat presents credentials to Malaysian King". The Daily Observer. 2 December 2014. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
5. Asanneh (12 February 2015). "The Gambia's Ambassador To The Kingdom Of Malaysia, Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie Has Recently Presented Her letters Of Credence To The King of Malaysia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (The Gambia). Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
6. "Gambia, Malaysia to strengthen Islamic law in Gambia". Xinhua News Agency. GlobalPost. 2 February 2015. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
7. Saikou Jammeh (10 February 2015). "Gambia seeks Malaysia's support to strengthen Sharia'h system". The Standard (Gambia). Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.