At Russia-Africa summit, Randrianirina defends Madagascar’s sovereignty
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L'Express de Madagascar
Madagascar’s President Michaël Randrianirina defended respect for sovereignty and national economic priorities at the Russia-Africa summit. In Moscow, he highlighted energy, agriculture and infrastructure as areas for cooperation, according to L’Express de Madagascar.
Madagascar’s President Michaël Randrianirina defended in Moscow a Russia-Africa partnership that respects sovereignty and national priorities, and sought Russian support for energy, agriculture and access to drinking water. He spoke at the third Russia-Africa summit, held on 28 and 29 October, according to L’Express de Madagascar.
The head of state also presented the directions of Madagascar’s State Refoundation and the country’s development prospects. He listed meeting the population’s urgent needs, structural reform and organising transparent elections whose results would be accepted by all among the priorities. He said he wanted trade agreements and cooperation to support production chains.
Randrianirina’s participation in the summit was announced on 28 October in an article about his presence in Moscow for the Russia-Africa summit.
