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DenmarkâMalaysia relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Malaysia. Denmark has closed its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, [1] which was opened in 1968, reportedly during lack of reciprocity. Malaysia has never maintained a resident embassy in Denmark, despite considerable bilateral trade relations and substantial development assistance disbursed by Denmark. Malaysia is represented in Denmark, through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. [2] [3] Diplomatic relations were established in 1963. [4]
In 1990, a guarantee agreement were signed between Denmark and Malaysia. [5] Bilateral co-operation began in 1994, with an environment programme. [6] Later Denmark also cooperated with the private sector. Danish assistance to Malaysia was initiated as part of the Environment and Disaster Relief Facility. [7] An agreement on financial and technical support was signed between the two countries. [8] Both countries work together on the environmental substances. [9] [10] In 2008, both countries signed a Clean Development Mechanism agreement. [11]
Danish exports to Malaysia, amounted to 792 million DKK in 2008, while Malaysian exports amounted 1,7 million DKK. [12] There is also a Malaysian Danish Business Council. [13]