Madagascar - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/?xtor=RSS-1 Political relations Relations between France and Madagascar are strong and friendly thanks to the historical, cultural and economic ties that bind our two countries and the solidarity between Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) member countries. French presence Website of the Embassy: www.ambafrance-mada.org Consulate: Antananarivo French community: 16,287 registered, almost half of whom dual nationals. Malagasy community in France: approx. 100,000 Visits 20-21 July 2020: visit to (…) en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480420 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Madagascar – Visit by Chrysoula Zacharopoulou (May 15-17, 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/madagascar-visit-by-chrysoula-zacharopoulou-may-15-17-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be in Madagascar from May 15 to 17. The Minister of State will meet with Malagasy authorities to discuss our bilateral priorities. She will travel to Mahajanga where France is taking part in efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity, an area in which we collaborate with Madagascar. She will also visit the Alliance (…) 2023-05-15 15:49:19 58824_273245 Madagascar : situation of French nationals - Q&A (Paris, 20 Aug. 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/madagascar-situation-of-french-nationals-q-a-paris-20-aug-22?xtor=RSS-1 Today Madagascar's court of appeals upheld the harsh sentences handed down against three French nationals who had pleaded not guilty to possibly endangering national security. Do you have any comment? We are aware of this decision. We are monitoring our compatriots' situation very closely. We reaffirm our unwavering mobilization in this matter and continue to provide them with the consular protection guaranteed by the Vienna Convention of April 24, 1963. We stand with their families and (…) 2022-08-29 09:05:34 58824_268388 Madagascar – France stands in solidarity with the people of Madagascar in the wake of cyclone Batsirai (7 Feb. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/madagascar-france-stands-in-solidarity-with-the-people-of-madagascar-in-the?xtor=RSS-1 Since cyclone Batsirai struck Madagascar, France has shared its heartfelt condolences with the families of the victims and ensured the authorities and people of Madagascar of its friendship and solidarity in this difficult time. France is prepared to fulfill any requests by the Malagasy authorities for equipment and aid to assist people on the ground. 2022-02-08 10:02:55 58824_264530 Madagascar - COP26 - Q&A - (04 Nov. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/madagascar-cop26-q-a-04-nov-2021?xtor=RSS-1 Q: Was the famine in southern Madagascar discussed by the French delegation to COP26? A: The famine in Madagascar is extremely worrying. For the first time, the World Food Programme has established a direct causal link between climate change and famine. COP26 must enable us to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement in terms of mitigation, adaptation and financial assistance for developing countries embedded in national policies. France is fully committed to these three (…) 2021-11-05 15:09:52 58824_262343 Madagascar – Visit by Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne (13 May 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/madagascar-visit-by-jean-baptiste-lemoyne-13-may-2021?xtor=RSS-1 Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister of State for Tourism, French Nationals Abroad and Francophonie, arrived in Madagascar on May 13 to help launch the vaccination campaign for the French community (more than 15,000 officially registered) and other Europeans who meet current French eligibility criteria. On this occasion, he inaugurated the vaccination center set up by the French Embassy in Antananarivo. A 6,000-dose lot was delivered there. The minister was hosted by Madagascar's President, (…) 2021-05-17 17:58:57 58824_258835