Malaysia–Uzbekistan relations
Bilateral relations
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Malaysia–Uzbekistan relations refers to the bilateral relations between Malaysia and Uzbekistan. Malaysia has an embassy in Tashkent,[1] and Uzbekistan has an embassy in Ampang, Selangor.[2] Both countries maintain good relations.[3] Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
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History
Bilateral diplomatic relations were established in 1992 with Malaysia opened its embassy in Tashkent in 1993.[4] Since 1992, the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has made several visits to Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia which were part of his longest trip abroad.[5]
Economic relations
Both countries are developing ties in the areas of economic and investment co-operation, oil and gas, education and tourism.[4] Many Malaysian investors also has started doing business in Uzbekistan.[4] In 2012, following the 20 years friendship relations between both countries, the Malaysian and Uzbekistan Friendship Association (MAUFA) was established.[6] The association also establish a joint projects in the field of educational tourism, photo-tourism, students exchange, mass-media and ICT.[7] In 2011, many of the joint projects operates in Uzbekistan, particularly in the oil and gas industry, manufacture of textiles, furniture and electrical products.[8] Uzbekistan is also keen to learn from Malaysia on the tourism industry.[9]
Transport links
Batik Air Malaysia and Uzbekistan Airways operate flights between the two countries.
