Malaysia–Turkey relations are the foreign relations between Malaysia and Turkey. Turkey has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Ankara and consulate-general in Istanbul.[1] Both countries are full members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Both countries are also classified as regional powers and middle powers in their respective regions.
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 Turkey |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Turkey, Kuala Lampur | Embassy of Malaysia, Ankara |
History
editThe relations between the two countries can be traced back during the Malay sultanate era and the Ottoman Empire.[2] In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire supported Aceh against Johor.[3] From the 19th century, relations between the Malay Sultanates and the Ottomans remained intact, bolstered by close personal ties between Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor, who made several visits to Istanbul.[2] On the occasion of Sultan Abu Bakar's visit in 1890, he and his brother, Engku Abdul Majid, married Turkish women.[2] These marriages has further strengthened the bilateral relationship and produced a mixed Malay-Turkish descendants such as Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas and Ungku Aziz.[4] Today, the modern relations of both countries has started since 1964.[5] Prime Minister Najib Razak visited Turkey on 17 April 2014 to extend bilateral trades between the two countries and signed FTA.[6] Some economic agreements has been established between the two countries such as Strategic Framework Agreement and Free Trade Agreement.[7][8] Besides that, the visa requirements for both countries visits also has been abolished.[7][9][10]
Economic relations
editBoth countries are also currently forging greater co-operation in trade and investment, especially linkages in the Islamic financial industry between the two markets.[11] Turkey is also currently looking on Malaysia to become one of its main trading partners in the ASEAN region.[12] In 2019, as part of the plan to improve ties with Asian nations, Turkey plans to boost its investment in Malaysia where the latter also have been considered as among 17 countries under focus for exports as had been expressed by Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan in August.[13][14][15]
Security relations
editThe Turkish defense industry company has signed several accords with Malaysian partner which was worth around $600 million deal for armored vehicles production.[10] The other Turkish firms also have signed deals with Malaysian partners to modernize the Malaysian military systems.[10]
On 12 May 2017, Malaysia deported three Turkish suspects over their alleged involvement with the Gülen movement, an organization which has been designated as a terrorist organization by the Turkish government.[16] Following this, the Malaysian government was accused by the anti-Erdogan Stockholm Center for Freedom (SCF) for enabling the persecution of government critics of the administration under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by unlawfully turning over Turkish nationals who fled from the crackdown launched by their President under the request of their government.[17] Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied the detention was based on order from the Turkish government, while explaining that the arrests were made after receiving information from the Counter-Messaging Centre (CMC) in relation to their involvement in an organisation that deemed illegal in their country.[18]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Relations between Turkey and Malaysia". Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ a b c Asmady Idris and Ömer Kurtbağ (19 November 2013). "Malaysia-Turkey Relations in History and Today". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ Casale, Giancarlo (28 January 2010). The Ottoman Age of Exploration. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195377828.001.0001. ISBN 978-0-19-537782-8.
- ^ Abd Jalil Borham. "Pengaruh Khilafah Othmaniyyah Turki dalam pentadbiran Kerajaan Johor bagi memartabatkan sebuah negara Islam merdeka di Asia Tenggara" (PDF) (in Malay). UMP.edu.my. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ Selcuk Colakoglu (20 January 2014). "A new page in Turkey-Malaysia relations". Turkish Weekly. Archived from the original on 21 January 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ Wani Muthiah (17 April 2014). "Najib in Turkey to boost trade ties". The Star. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Malaysia-Turkey ties set to grow stronger, says Najib". The Borneo Post. 25 February 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ "Malaysia-Turkey Free Trade Agreement (MTFTA)". Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia. 27 November 2012. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ "No visa necessary for Turkey travel". The Malaysian Insider. 23 February 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ a b c "Turkey, Malaysia seek 'strategic' ties, sign deals". Hurriyet Daily News. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ Mushtak Parker (7 November 2011). "Malaysia and Turkey exploring opportunities in 'New Silk Route'". Arab News. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ Omar Mirzan (15 February 2012). "Turkey wants Malaysia to be main Asean trade partner". The Edge Financial Day, The Edge Malaysia. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ Tugcenur Yilmaz; Zuhal Demirci (7 August 2018). "Turkey wants to increase investments in Malaysia: envoy". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Turkey plans to boost investments in Malaysia, envoy says". Anadolu Agency. Daily Sabah. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "17 countries under focus for exports". Hürriyet Daily News. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ Mehmet Ozay; Sertac Bulur; Meryem Goktas (12 May 2017). "Malaysia hands over 3 FETO suspects to Turkey". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "SCF Report on Malaysia Exposes Abductions By Erdoğan's Long Arm in Asia". Stockholm Center for Freedom. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "Zahid denies trio arrested on orders from Turkish govt". The Borneo Post. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
External links
edit- Relations between Turkey and Malaysia have developed on mutual trust, cooperation and sympathy, and these two countries have supported each other in several international organizations (Page 130)
- The Relationship Between Turkey And Malaysia In 19th Century And The Impact Of Implementation Of Majalah Ahkam Johor Abd Jalil, Borham (2013)
