Strengthening the Promising Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Malaysia

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Malaysia is an exceptional country in Southeast Asia, known for its diverse culture, breathtaking natural landscapes, and developed economy. It is made up of several islands and peninsulas, inhabited by different ethnic groups with their own languages and traditions, making it a fascinating destination.

The country is divided into two main parts: the Malacca peninsula and the island of Borneo. Kuala Lumpur, the capital, serves as the economic and cultural center of the country. The national flag of Malaysia has red, white, and blue colors with a star and crescent, representing the nation. While Malay is the official language, English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. Malaysia has a population of approximately 32 million, with Malays comprising 60% of the population, and the rest are mainly Chinese and Indians. Despite being a Muslim-majority country, Malaysia is also home to a significant number of Christians and Buddhists.

Malaysia is a treasure trove of unique nature, with rare plants and animals. Its exotic tropical forests, majestic mountains, pristine white beaches, and vibrant coral reefs create an unparalleled natural landscape. Some tropical trees in Malaysia can grow over 100 meters tall, and the highest point in the country, Mount Kinabalu, stands at 4,095 meters above sea level. To preserve its biodiversity, Malaysia has established 25 national parks and reserves, providing a habitat for various species such as the Malayan sun bear, raccoon, badger, and gibbon.

The country’s economy is rapidly developing, with Malaysia being the world’s largest producer of palm oil. Its natural beauty, rich history, and cultural diversity have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are a symbol of the nation, and Malaysia offers various opportunities for active recreation, including water sports, mountaineering, and ecotourism.

The International Islamic University Malaysia is one of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions, and many of Malaysia’s historical monuments and cultural heritage sites are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Malacca, one of the most famous ancient cities, is also located in Malaysia.

Until 2004, the 88-story Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest buildings in the world, standing at 451.9 meters. They remain the tallest twin towers, connected by a sky bridge at 170 meters. The world’s largest cave, Sarawak Chamber, is also located in Malaysia, specifically in Gunung Mulu National Park on the island of Borneo. It is so vast that it could fit 40 Boeing 747 airplanes inside.

Malaysia’s economy continues to show dynamic growth in industries such as light manufacturing, mining, processing, and electronics production. It is also expanding in high-tech sectors, and state policies focused on education have been a significant factor in the country’s development since the 1970s. The flexible system of tax incentives for investors, originally designed to attract foreign investments, remains compelling to this day.

Malaysia actively promotes investments in information technology, tourism, export-oriented and capital-intensive industries, and high-tech sectors. There is also a surge in investments in the petrochemical and oil refining industries, as well as in sectors such as automotive manufacturing, food processing, electronics, and electrical engineering.

The cooperation between Uzbekistan and Malaysia in trade, economics, culture, humanitarianism, and science is continuously strengthening. The two nations share a historically rooted friendship based on shared religion, traditions, and values. Malaysia recognized Uzbekistan’s independence on January 1, 1992, and diplomatic relations were established on February 21 of the same year. The foundations of friendly and mutually beneficial relations were laid during the official visits of Uzbekistan’s First President in 1992 and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in 1993. In 2003, King Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail of Malaysia paid a state visit to Uzbekistan.

Over the past few years, the trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Malaysia has increased by 2.5 times, and there are now 37 joint ventures with Malaysian capital in Uzbekistan. The visit of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Uzbekistan in May 2024 gave new momentum to the development of bilateral relations. As a result, a Joint Statement on Deepening Multidimensional Cooperation was signed, and an agreement was reached to establish the Uzbekistan – Malaysia Industrial Zone in Uzbekistan to promote high-tech projects. During the business forum, 19 investment agreements worth over $3 billion were also signed.

Cooperation between the two countries in education and workforce training is also expanding, with over 850 specialists from Uzbekistan’s ministries and agencies completing training in Malaysia under the Malaysian government’s Technical Cooperation Program. Currently, around 500 Uzbekistan students are studying at prestigious Malaysian universities, and a total of 25 cooperation agreements have been signed between educational institutions in both countries. These figures demonstrate the dynamic growth of the mutually beneficial partnership.

At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, the President of Uzbekistan will pay an official visit to Malaysia on February 4-5. During the visit, bilateral high-level negotiations, meetings with leaders of major companies, a joint business forum, and other events are scheduled in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is a rapidly developing country with unique potential not only in Southeast Asia but also on a global scale. The upcoming visit aims to elevate bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level and serve as a solid foundation for further strengthening the friendship between Uzbekistan and Malaysia, as well as expanding practical cooperation in priority areas such as trade, investment, innovation, technological collaboration, petrochemicals, electronics, green energy, smart agriculture, tourism, and many others. Guzal Sattorova, UzA

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