{"id":6012,"date":"2024-02-28T04:23:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T04:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testdomainzimweb.info\/?p=6012"},"modified":"2025-10-12T06:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T06:30:11","slug":"bilateral-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testdomain.gov.zw\/?p=6012","title":{"rendered":"Bilateral Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysia and Zimbabwe have\u00a0cordial diplomatic relations, which have been strengthened through cooperation in international forums like the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement. Following strained relations with Western countries, Zimbabwe adopted a &#8220;Look East&#8221; policy, which further deepened its ties with Malaysia. The relationship is facilitated by respective embassies in Harare and Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Malaysia and Zimbabwe have\u00a0<mark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">cordial diplomatic relations<\/mark>, which have recently seen strengthened cooperation in areas like trade, education, and international forums.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"l7SUic_i,l7SUic_j\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"6435e925-3b2f-4d1a-b19e-90c505a6096d\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiltv2mhJ6QAxUBR2wGHbXhJ5EQye0OegQIAhAC\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Diplomacy and international cooperation<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"838e1771-ed97-4d5b-9eba-2fa8078ffb0a\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiltv2mhJ6QAxUBR2wGHbXhJ5EQye0OegQIAxAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Embassies<\/strong>: Both countries maintain diplomatic missions in each other&#8217;s capitals. Malaysia has an embassy in Harare, while Zimbabwe has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">&#8220;Look East&#8221; policy<\/strong>: Zimbabwe&#8217;s government has pursued a &#8220;look east&#8221; policy to strengthen ties with East Asian nations, including Malaysia, partly due to strained relations with Western countries. In 2005, then-President Robert Mugabe cited Malaysia&#8217;s economic success as an example and welcomed closer ties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Commonwealth<\/strong>: After leaving the Commonwealth in 2003, Zimbabwe sought Malaysia&#8217;s support to rejoin the organization in 2020. Both nations see mutual benefits from being included in the Commonwealth family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Forums<\/strong>: The nations cooperate in international forums such as the United Nations (UN) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"l7SUic_13,l7SUic_14\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"a4ac1c33-cb50-4ac3-9fbf-b5367ae5a3ff\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiltv2mhJ6QAxUBR2wGHbXhJ5EQye0OegQIBBAE\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Economic relations<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"97d4cba6-0bd4-4178-8400-b5fc4f0ffc1c\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiltv2mhJ6QAxUBR2wGHbXhJ5EQye0OegQIBRAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Increasing trade<\/strong>: Trade between Malaysia and Zimbabwe has grown significantly. Total trade in 2023 was $7.313 million, an increase of 136.6% from 2022. Malaysia&#8217;s exports to Zimbabwe in 2023 were $4.307 million, with Zimbabwe&#8217;s exports to Malaysia at $3.005 million.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Key exports<\/strong>: In 2023, manufactured goods, such as rubber and chemical products, were the primary drivers of Malaysia&#8217;s exports to Zimbabwe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Economic cooperation<\/strong>: The ties are strengthened through capacity-building efforts facilitated by the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAYQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Double taxation agreement<\/strong>: An agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income is in effect.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"l7SUic_1s,l7SUic_1t\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"94991ce5-7cf5-4c47-9c1f-e97ac7bc0e6e\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiltv2mhJ6QAxUBR2wGHbXhJ5EQye0OegQIBhAE\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Sectoral cooperation<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"267356a1-669c-4350-afca-149b321b62a9\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiltv2mhJ6QAxUBR2wGHbXhJ5EQye0OegQIBxAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Technical cooperation<\/strong>: The Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme provides assistance in areas such as education and capacity-building.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAkQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Airline industry<\/strong>: In 2020, Air Zimbabwe acquired two Boeing 777-200 aircraft from the Malaysian government to help revive its national carrier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAkQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Tourism<\/strong>: The Malaysian Embassy in Harare has promoted tourism, including the &#8220;Visit Malaysia 2026&#8221; campaign, to travel agents and tour operators in Zimbabwe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAkQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Work arrangements<\/strong>: A bilateral work arrangement was concluded in 2021 to allow spouses of diplomatic workers to gain professional experience in the host country.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"l7SUic_38,l7SUic_39\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"4ad585e3-5534-4bcf-9c0c-be8cbd48ba7a\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiltv2mhJ6QAxUBR2wGHbXhJ5EQye0OegQICRAE\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Cultural and consular relations<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"1489dc8e-7594-4033-9ef8-202560e9f316\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiltv2mhJ6QAxUBR2wGHbXhJ5EQye0OegQIChAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAsQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Consular services<\/strong>: Malaysia provides consular assistance to its citizens in Zimbabwe and upholds their welfare, safety, and legal rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAsQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Events<\/strong>: Both countries celebrate national holidays together. In August 2025, the Malaysian Embassy in Harare held a Merdeka Day celebration with the local Malaysian community and &#8220;friends of Malaysia,&#8221; emphasizing cordial relations.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"l7SUic_3q,l7SUic_3r\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysia and Zimbabwe have\u00a0cordial diplomatic relations, which have been strengthened through cooperation in international forums like the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement. Following strained relations with Western countries, Zimbabwe adopted a &#8220;Look East&#8221; policy, which further deepened its ties with Malaysia. The relationship is facilitated by respective embassies in Harare and Kuala Lumpur. 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