| Colonel Randrianirina after his return from Chad, following an invitation from his Chadian counterpart. |
Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Madagascar’s Head of State, recently concluded a significant visit to N’Djamena, Chad, aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations and mobilizing the Malagasy diaspora. During his stay, Colonel Randrianirina held a productive meeting with approximately twenty Malagasy nationals residing in the country. He underscored the crucial role of the diaspora, stating, “The diaspora represents a vital asset for Madagascar. Their expertise and contributions must be further recognized and leveraged.”
Beyond engaging with the Malagasy community, this diplomatic outreach sought to invigorate economic and professional exchanges between Madagascar and Chad. Discussions highlighted the importance of fostering the movement of skilled professionals and sharing valuable experiences as essential catalysts for enhancing Madagascar’s presence across the African continent.
A key highlight of the visit was Colonel 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, alongside General Horta N’Tam, the President of Guinea-Bissau. Colonel Randrianirina characterized this high-level gathering as an opportune moment to “fortify intra-African cooperation.” He further revealed that the Chadian President expressed a keen interest in visiting Madagascar to engage in further dialogue and identify concrete avenues for collaboration between the two nations.
