Russia-Malaysia: Strengthening Beneficial Cooperation

The history of Russia-Malaysia relations dates back to 1966, when the first direct contacts between representatives of the USSR and Malaysia took place. On April 3, 1967, diplomatic relations were established and a trade agreement was signed. In November 1967, the USSR Trade Office was opened in Kuala Lumpur, and in April 1968, the USSR Embassy was opened. The Malaysian Embassy in Moscow was opened in November 1968.

Despite the fact that formal ties between our countries were established relatively recently, Russian explorers got acquainted with distant Malaya at the turn of the 18-19th centuries, described its exotic nature and crafts with admiration, and noted the honesty and nobility of local people.