Foreign relations of Madagascar
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Madagascar has diplomatic relations with many countries, both individual bilateral relations and by virtue of its membership of African and other regional blocs. International aid has been received from the IMF and the World Bank, and a national environmental plan supported by the World Bank and USAID began in 1990.
Regional relations[]
Madagascar historically has remained outside the mainstream of African affairs, although it is a member of the Indian Ocean Commission, the Organization of African Unity (now renamed the AU), the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), and the Non-Aligned Movement. Madagascar was admitted to the Southern African Development Community in 2004.
Bilateral relations[]
Active diplomatic relationships are maintained with Europe, especially the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, as well as with Russia, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Egypt and China. Madagascar also maintains good relations with the United States.
International agencies being present in the country allows to react quickly to emergencies such as a food crisis.[1]
Africa[]
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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Algeria | 15 June 1964 |
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Comoros | 12 November 1976 |
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Egypt | 23 February 1970 |
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Ethiopia | 11 May 1989 |
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Kenya |
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Mauritius | 27 August 1968 and 12 September 1968 | See Madagascar–Mauritius relations
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Morocco | 15 April 1994 |
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Mozambique | 6 August 1975 |
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Namibia |
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Nigeria | 24 June 1971 |
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Senegal |
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South Africa | 27 January 1994 | See Madagascar–South Africa relations
South Africa and Madagascar share maritime borders with each other. |
Tanzania | July 1972 |
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Americas[]
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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Argentina | 20 July 2001 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 July 2001[4]
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Brazil | 7 October 1996 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 October 1996[5]
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Canada | 7 January 1965 | See Canada–Madagascar relations |
Colombia | 15 June 1995 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 June 1995[8]
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Cuba | 11 April 1974 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 April 1974[9] |
Mexico | 26 December 1975[10] | See Madagascar–Mexico relations
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Nicaragua | 26 October 1984 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 October 1984[13] |
United States | 26 June 1960[14] | See Madagascar–United States relations
Relations between the United States and Madagascar date to the middle 19th century. The two countries concluded a commercial convention in 1867 and a treaty of peace, friendship, and commerce in 1881. Traditionally warm relations suffered considerably during the 1970s, when Madagascar expelled the U.S. ambassador, the USA closed a NASA tracking station, allied with the USSR, and nationalized two U.S. oil companies. In 1980, relations at the ambassadorial level were restored. Throughout the troubled period, commercial and cultural relations remained active. In 1990, Madagascar was designated as a priority aid recipient, and assistance increased from $15 million in 1989 to $40 million in 1993. Recent U.S. assistance has contributed to a population census and family planning programs; conservation of Madagascar's remarkable biodiversity, private sector development, agriculture, democracy and governance initiatives; and media training. Madagascar became the first country with a Millennium Challenge Account compact when it signed an agreement worth $110 million in April 2006. The Ravalomanana government is especially positive about ties with the United States. This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of State website https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/. (U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets)[17][18] |
Venezuela | 17 November 2008 | Both countries established diplomatic relations 17 November 2008[19][20] |
Asia[]
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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Armenia | 25 June 1993 |
The two countries established diplomatic relations on June 25, 1993.[21]
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Azerbaijan | 26 May 1993[22] | The two countries established diplomatic relations on 26 May 1993.[22] |
Brunei Darussalam | 20 October 1992 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 October 1992[23] |
Cambodia | 25 March 1997 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 March 1997[24] |
China | 6 November 1972 | See China-Madagascar relations
China and Madagascar established diplomatic relations on November 6, 1972.[25] |
Georgia | 24 May 2007 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 May 2007[28] |
India | 27 June 1960 | See India–Madagascar relations
India has had maritime links with Madagascar for several centuries.[29] India opened a consulate general in Antananarivo in 1954. Upon Madagascar gaining independence in 1960, it was upgraded to an embassy.[29] There are about 20,000 persons of Indian origin in Madagascar, including approximately 2,500 Indian passport holders.[30] |
Indonesia | 13 December 1974[33] | See Indonesia–Madagascar relations
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Iran | December 1982 |
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Israel | 24 August 1960, broke off 20 October 1973, Restored 27 January 1994 |
The two countries have a number of bilateral agreements in force.[34]
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Japan | March 1962 |
The two countries established diplomatic relations on July 5, 1960.[35]
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Kuwait | 8 December 1973 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 December 1973 |
Laos | 27 February 1980 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 February 1980[36] |
Lebanon | 5 May 2017 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 2017 |
Malaysia | 6 April 1995 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 April 1995[37] |
Mongolia | 10 May 1979 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 May 1979[38] |
Nepal | 26 September 2018 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 September 2018[39] |
Oman | 29 June 2016 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 June 2016[40] |
Pakistan |
The Malagasy authorities continue their diplomatic normalisation with the international community, including Pakistan. Pakistan are exporters of rice, garments, fresh fruits and wheat flour. Madagascar's requested Pakistan’s federal government to help their country in overcoming food crisis as well as provide economic support. The ministry of foreign affairs said he would also propose Pakistan to sign a new framework of bilateral relationship with Madagascar to promote economic and trade relations.
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Qatar | 24 September 2021 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 September 2021[41] |
Saudi Arabia | 22 October 2008 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 October 2008[42]
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Singapore | 31 January 1990 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 January 1990[43] |
South Korea | 25 June 1962,[44] broke off diplomatic relations on July 1972, Restored 19 May 1993 |
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Sri Lanka | 27 July 2001 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 July 2001[45] |
Tajikistan | 12 June 1993 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 June 1993[46] |
Thailand | 30 November 1990 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 November 1990[47] |
Turkey | 30 January 1963 | See Madagascar–Turkey relations |
Turkmenistan | 1 December 1995 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 December 1995[49] |
United Arab Emirates | 22 September 2016 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 2016[50] |
Vietnam | 19 December 1972 |
The two countries established diplomatic relations on December 19, 1972.[51][52]
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Europe[]
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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Andorra | 25 September 2018 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 2018[53] |
Belgium | 1962 |
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Croatia | 27 September 2006 |
The two countries established diplomatic relations on September 27, 2006.[54][55]
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Cyprus | ||
Denmark | 1964[58] | |
Estonia | 13 April 1992 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 April 1992[60] |
Finland | 1 June 1977 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 June 1977[61] |
France | 26 June 1960 | See France–Madagascar relations
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Germany | 26 June 1960 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 June 1960[64]
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Greece | 1962 | |
Holy See | 24 December 1966[66] |
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Iceland | 22 September 2006 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 2006[67]
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Italy | 31 May 1961 |
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Latvia | 26 September 2018 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 September 2018[68] |
Lithuania | 29 November 2017 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 November 2017[69] |
Malta | 22 September 2021 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 2021[70] |
Monaco | 11 December 2020 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 December 2020[71] |
North Macedonia | 18 October 2002 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 October 2002[72] |
Norway | 27 October 1960 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 October 1960[73]
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Poland | 28 November 1973 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 November 1973[74]
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Romania | 10 September 1968 |
The two countries established diplomatic relations on September 10, 1968.[75]
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Russia | 29 September 1972 | See Madagascar–Russia relations
The establishment of diplomatic relations between Madagascar and the Soviet Union started on September 29, 1972.[76] During the 2009 Malagasy political crisis, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is "concerned by the increased frequency of attempts on the African continent to resort to non-constitutional methods of solving internal political problems." He went on to say that, in addition to increasing economic and social problems, the use of force is of concern and runs counter to democratic principles, whilst affirming Russia's support of the African Union's position.[77] |
Serbia | 9 December 1969 and 5 May 1971 |
The two countries have established diplomatic relations in 1960.[80]
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Slovenia | 5 October 2006 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 October 2006[82] |
Spain | 25 March 1966 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 March 1966[83]
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Switzerland | 13 June 1961 |
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United Kingdom | 27 June 1960 |
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Oceania[]
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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Australia | 28 June 1974 and 8 September 1974 |
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New Zealand |
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International Aid[]
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The World Bank had a $600 million commitment to Madagascar through 21 active International Development Association projects.
On June 23, 2000 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $41 million disbursement of its new three-year $141 million Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility. This money is intended to secure Malagasy credit, and to cover additional financing gaps caused by recent natural disasters.
In 2003, the World Bank released more than $100 million in poverty reduction aid in response to Madagascar's efforts to stop corruption. Then, in October 2004, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank said they would write off $2 billion in debt—almost half Madagascar's total debt.
In March 2005, Madagascar was the first beneficiary of development aid offered by the United States in a plan aimed at rewarding countries determined by Washington to be putting forth market reforms and advocating democracy.
Further debt relief constituted another infusion of favorable developments for Madagascar when on June 11, 2005, at a pre-G8 summit meeting in London, world leaders agreed to write off $40 billion in debt owed by the world's poorest countries. Under the plan, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the African Development Fund would write off 100 percent of the money owed to them by 18 countries
Madagascar and international aid for the environment[]
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Since the mid-1980s, the donor community, led by the World Bank and the USAID, has recognized that Madagascar is one of the world's most unusual natural wonders. As such, it has invested substantially in Malagasy conservation efforts. At $18 million per annum, the environment program of USAID-Madagascar is the second largest American program in Madagascar, and one of the largest programs of its kind in the world. The World Bank further supported this environmental effort with an additional $180 million. Other bilateral donors including France, Germany and others have funded specific project initiatives in coordination with the World Bank and the USAID.
Eighty percent of the flora and fauna are endemic. The problem recognized by the international community is that this unique and valuable land has proven fragile. The bulk of the rainforests have already been destroyed causing significant erosion and a threat to water sources in arid areas. The international community has recognized this environmental catastrophe in progress and has responded in force by supporting and guiding the Malagasy government in its conservation program. Research has demonstrated that "tavy", a form of slash and burns agriculture, has been the largest contributor to environmental degradation in Madagascar. As a result, the 1990s have seen both a prohibition on tavy in many places and an acceleration in the creation of national parks and protected areas that are off limits to agriculture. The goal has been to establish more than 50 such parks and protected areas in a 15-year period.
While Madagascar's conservation crisis remains severe, its economic situation is also grave. With a population that is more than 80 percent agrarian, limiting resource through the creation of parks and farming restrictions is economically devastating to a significant percentage of the rural population. The need for economic development is thus exacerbated by the rapid growth of environmental policies and institutions.
National Environmental Action Plan[]
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The USAID and the World Bank worked together with the Malagasy government in the late 1980s to try to find a way to reconcile these two difficult and seemingly mutually-exacerbating problems. The result of these discussions was the creation of the Malagasy Office of the Environment and the signing of a National Environmental Action Plan.
The National Environmental Action Plan is intended to be implemented in three phases. The first phase of Madagascar's Environment Plan (EP1, 1990–1996) was marked by the creation of Integrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDP). These ICDPs were intended to offer farmers economic alternatives ecologically unsound environmental practices. This phase also focused on establishing an institutional environment. The USAID funded the creation of the ANGAP (National Association for the Management of Protected Areas - the national park service), employing consultants to model an institutional structure based upon a modified version of the South African and American national parks and protected areas systems.
The second phase (1997–2002) focuses on the implementation of a larger "landscape approach" to conservation and development, and the transference of conservation and development project ownership from international non-government organizations to the Malagasy national parks association (ANGAP). The focus of the third phase (2003–2008) is not yet clarified, but will require the completion of the indigenization process and the withdrawal of foreign economic support.
Early evaluations of the donor programs have criticized the integrated conservation and development approach for paying no more than lip service to development. Biological conservation has been prioritized at the cost of local livelihoods. Further, the development initiatives that have been implemented are not well integrated. Most local recipients of development aid do not connect the aid to the agricultural and land restrictions. Local animosity towards these programs is thus commonly high.
See also[]
- List of diplomatic missions in Madagascar
- List of diplomatic missions of Madagascar
- Visa policy of Madagascar
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