Madagascar’s leader strengthens ties with Chad, focuses on diaspora and cooperation

Fostering Chad Madagascar cooperation and diaspora engagement

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Madagascar’s head of state, recently undertook a significant visit to N’Djamena, Chad, with a clear agenda: to fortify bilateral relations and harness the potential of the Malagasy diaspora. A key component of his trip involved a direct engagement with approximately twenty Malagasy citizens residing in Chad. During this assembly, the President of the Refoundation underscored the vital role of the diaspora, stating, “The diaspora represents a significant asset for Madagascar. Its collective expertise must be recognized and utilized more effectively.”

Beyond these important discussions, the visit also aimed to inject new dynamism into economic and professional exchanges between Madagascar and Chad. The facilitation of skill transfer and the sharing of valuable experiences were presented as crucial mechanisms for bolstering Madagascar’s presence and influence across the African continent.

The comprehensive itinerary also featured Colonel Michaël Randrianirina’s participation in Chad’s 66th independence anniversary celebrations, held yesterday in N’Djamena. He attended the event at the invitation of Marshal Idriss Mahamat, the President of Chad, and was joined by General Horta N’Tam, the President of Guinea-Bissau. Colonel Randrianirina characterized this gathering as a prime opportunity to “enhance intra-African cooperation.” He further revealed that the Chadian President has expressed a readiness to visit Madagascar, initiating direct dialogues to identify and develop avenues for cooperation between the two nations.