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Belarus and Malaysia established diplomatic relations in 1992. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Belarus embassy in Jakarta is accredited to Malaysia. [1] Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Relations between the two countries have been established since 5 March 1992 with the focus mainly on economic co-operation. [1] In February 2003, the Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Khvostov took part in the 13th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [2]
Major exports from Belarus are potash and nitrogen fertilisers, while the main imports from Malaysia are rubber, lamps and tubes, cocoa, TV sets, video monitors, video projectors and radios. [1] Currently, Belarus is keen to expand trade and investment ties, [3] and increase export of potash fertilisers and tires to Malaysia. [4] In 2013, a Belarus National Exposition has been launched in Malaysia to features high-tech and innovative products from Belarus. [5] The Belarusian region of Minsk Oblast has announced its intention to develop co-operation with the Malaysian state of Sabah, with the Belarusian side said that the relations in all spheres between the two countries should develop more actively, including between regions. [6]
Malaysia is also seeking military co-operation with Belarus to repair its military aircraft. [7]
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