Cuba–Malaysia relations

Cuba–Malaysia relations

Cuba

Malaysia

Cuba–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Cuba and Malaysia. Diplomatic relations were established on 6 February 1975, Cuba opened its embassy in Kuala Lumpur on 1997, while Malaysia opened its representation in Havana on February 2001.[1] Both are the members of Group of 77, Non-Aligned Movement and United Nations.[2]

Economic relations

Both countries co-operate in the area of biotechnology in the field of research and production of vaccines.[3] The Cuban government has provide a scholarships for Malaysian students to pursue their medical studies and humanities in Cuba.[3]

Travel

Malaysians who visited Cuba up to 3 months are not required to obtain travel visas.[4]

Further reading

See also

References

  1. "Malaysia-Cuba Bilateral Relations in brief". Embassy of Cuba in Malaysia. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  2. "Malaysia, Cuba to celebrate 35 years of diplomatic relations". The Borneo Post. 8 January 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Amplia colaboración entre Malasia y Cuba" (in Spanish). Opciones. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  4. "Consular Section in Malaysia". Embassy of Cuba in Malaysia. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
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