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🇲🇾 On August 31, Malaysia celebrates Independence Day.
For several centuries the Malay Peninsula remained in thrall to Europe with the Portuguese, then the Dutch, and later the British taking turns ruling the region.
In 1786, the British built their first fortifications on the Penang Island, and by 1815, the British Crown controlled Malaya and Singapore, while North Borneo, where the present-day states of Sabah and Sarawak are located, became its protectorate in 1888.
❌ In an effort to retain its grip over Malaya, the British administration sought to capitalise on internal antagonisms among the population by fuelling inter-ethnic strife. The British wanted to extract as much as possible from their colonial possessions in Southeast Asia which amounted to the de facto enslavement of ordinary workers.
After the period of Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945, Malaya returned under British rule in the aftermath of World War II. This is when anti-colonial sentiment across territories controlled by the British became stronger.
🗓 Proclaimed in 1957 by what was then called the Federation of Malaya, the Malayan Declaration of Independence marked a new stage in its national development free from British colonial oppression. Every year, Independence Day celebrations are a moment of national jubilation.
Malaysia has achieved substantial technological progress since the 1950s while remaining mindful of its rich historical heritage. Today the country is one of the thriving economies in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
🤝 Our country established diplomatic relations with Malaysia on April 3, 1967.
🇷🇺🇲🇾 Today, Malaysia is an important and promising partner for Russia in the Asia-Pacific Region, where Russia is consistent in its efforts to expand its diversified ties on the solid foundation of the traditional friendship and mutual trust.
🎉 We congratulate our Malaysian friends on their national holiday and wish them peace, wellbeing and prosperity!
#RussiaMalaysia
For several centuries the Malay Peninsula remained in thrall to Europe with the Portuguese, then the Dutch, and later the British taking turns ruling the region.
In 1786, the British built their first fortifications on the Penang Island, and by 1815, the British Crown controlled Malaya and Singapore, while North Borneo, where the present-day states of Sabah and Sarawak are located, became its protectorate in 1888.
❌ In an effort to retain its grip over Malaya, the British administration sought to capitalise on internal antagonisms among the population by fuelling inter-ethnic strife. The British wanted to extract as much as possible from their colonial possessions in Southeast Asia which amounted to the de facto enslavement of ordinary workers.
After the period of Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945, Malaya returned under British rule in the aftermath of World War II. This is when anti-colonial sentiment across territories controlled by the British became stronger.
🗓 Proclaimed in 1957 by what was then called the Federation of Malaya, the Malayan Declaration of Independence marked a new stage in its national development free from British colonial oppression. Every year, Independence Day celebrations are a moment of national jubilation.
Malaysia has achieved substantial technological progress since the 1950s while remaining mindful of its rich historical heritage. Today the country is one of the thriving economies in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
🤝 Our country established diplomatic relations with Malaysia on April 3, 1967.
🇷🇺🇲🇾 Today, Malaysia is an important and promising partner for Russia in the Asia-Pacific Region, where Russia is consistent in its efforts to expand its diversified ties on the solid foundation of the traditional friendship and mutual trust.
🎉 We congratulate our Malaysian friends on their national holiday and wish them peace, wellbeing and prosperity!
#RussiaMalaysia
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🇷🇺🇲🇾 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Malaysia on an official visit.
📍 Kuala Lumpur, July 27, 2024
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📍 Kuala Lumpur, July 27, 2024
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🇷🇺🇲🇾 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Mohamad Hasan hold talks
📍 Putrajaya, July 28, 2024
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📍 Putrajaya, July 28, 2024
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🇷🇺🇲🇾 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was received by Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim
📍 July 28, 2024
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📍 July 28, 2024
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🇷🇺🤝🇲🇾 An exchange of notes was held on the establishment of cooperation between the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry
📍 July 28, 2024
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📍 July 28, 2024
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🇷🇺🇲🇾 On July 28, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Malaysia, where he held talks with Foreign Minister of Malaysia Mohamad Hasan and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim.
During the discussions, the Officials covered various aspects of Russia-Malaysia relations, including:
• political dialogue,
• trade and economic cooperation, science and education ties,
• interregional collaboration.
🌐 They reaffirmed their similar or coinciding positions on key regional and global issues, as well as their readiness to continue closely coordinating their actions at multilateral platforms.
The Foreign Ministers of the two countries took part in a ceremony of exchanging notes on the intention of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Academy and the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry to jointly train specialists in foreign affairs.
#RussiaMalaysia
During the discussions, the Officials covered various aspects of Russia-Malaysia relations, including:
• political dialogue,
• trade and economic cooperation, science and education ties,
• interregional collaboration.
🌐 They reaffirmed their similar or coinciding positions on key regional and global issues, as well as their readiness to continue closely coordinating their actions at multilateral platforms.
The Foreign Ministers of the two countries took part in a ceremony of exchanging notes on the intention of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Academy and the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry to jointly train specialists in foreign affairs.
#RussiaMalaysia
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🇷🇺🇲🇾 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim met on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum.
💬 President Putin: Mr. Prime Minister, I would like to begin by thanking you for accepting our invitation to come here and attend the Eastern Economic Forum. Tomorrow, we will take part in its plenary session, and I am certain that this will be a useful event for discussing our objectives in bringing the regional economies closer together. In fact, we have many guests here from dozens of countries, which means that you will be able to engage in useful contacts not only with your Russian colleagues, but also with colleagues from other countries.
Of course, I do hope that we will have an opportunity to explore ways to expand our cooperation as part of these efforts. Today, trade between our countries amounts to about $3.5 billion, which can hardly be considered a satisfactory result for us considering the potential we have. In fact, there are many opportunities on both sides.
As you know, Russia pays considerable attention to developing its relations with Southeast Asia and ASEAN. Malaysia plays a prominent role in this association, and will be assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN next year. We sincerely hope that during your chairmanship, we will be able to explore new opportunities for cooperation with this rapidly growing and promising region.
🎊 To conclude my opening remarks, I would like to congratulate you and the Malaysian leadership, as well as the entire nation on Independence Day, the national holiday you have celebrated recently. As far as I know, it is observed on August 31. I would like to use this opportunity to wish the people of Malaysia all the best, prosperity and wellbeing.
#RussiaMalaysia
💬 President Putin: Mr. Prime Minister, I would like to begin by thanking you for accepting our invitation to come here and attend the Eastern Economic Forum. Tomorrow, we will take part in its plenary session, and I am certain that this will be a useful event for discussing our objectives in bringing the regional economies closer together. In fact, we have many guests here from dozens of countries, which means that you will be able to engage in useful contacts not only with your Russian colleagues, but also with colleagues from other countries.
Of course, I do hope that we will have an opportunity to explore ways to expand our cooperation as part of these efforts. Today, trade between our countries amounts to about $3.5 billion, which can hardly be considered a satisfactory result for us considering the potential we have. In fact, there are many opportunities on both sides.
As you know, Russia pays considerable attention to developing its relations with Southeast Asia and ASEAN. Malaysia plays a prominent role in this association, and will be assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN next year. We sincerely hope that during your chairmanship, we will be able to explore new opportunities for cooperation with this rapidly growing and promising region.
🎊 To conclude my opening remarks, I would like to congratulate you and the Malaysian leadership, as well as the entire nation on Independence Day, the national holiday you have celebrated recently. As far as I know, it is observed on August 31. I would like to use this opportunity to wish the people of Malaysia all the best, prosperity and wellbeing.
#RussiaMalaysia