New Zealand celebrates 60 years of friendship with Malaysia

This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Malaysia.

The New Zealand High Commission in Kuala Lumpur will be celebrating this 60-year milestone with a number of events throughout the year. Partnering with award-winning Malaysian photographer Jeffry Lim on an exclusive exhibition showcasing never-before-seen images of New Zealand’s landscape, and hosting a Discover New Zealand public event filled with cultural activities and performances are just two of the many highlights in this year’s calendar of activities.
  
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise will also be celebrating the anniversary in its upcoming food and beverage fair Taste New Zealand, which will bring the best of New Zealand’s food products for Malaysians to discover and enjoy.
New Zealand High Commissioner to Malaysia, Dr John Subritzky.
“The anniversary provides an opportunity for both nations to reflect on what we have achieved together and look forward to a vibrant partnership in the future,” says New Zealand High Commissioner to Malaysia, Dr John Subritzky.
“New Zealand’s relationship with Malaysia is one of our oldest in South East Asia. Over the past six decades we have developed a warm and close relationship, founded on strong ties in education, trade, security and defence and tourism.”
For more information on the public events, visit our official Ministry website at www.mfat.govt.nz/malaysia and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nzhckl. 

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