By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India and Madagascar on Saturday have discussed ways to strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, especially in maritime security and capacity building, an official statement issuedstated.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth led a high-level Indian delegation on an official visit to Antananarivo, Madagascar from June 25 to 27 held a meeting with Minister of Armed Forces of Madagascar Lt Gen Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin and discussed ways to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation, the statement said.
The minister represented India at the celebrations of the 65th anniversary of Independence Day of Madagascar and the creation of Malagasy Armed Forces.
He called on Prime Minister of Madagascar Christian Ntsay and conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 65th anniversary of the Independence of Madagascar, it said.
Seth briefed the members of the Indian diaspora in Madagascar on the recent developments in India and about the economic transformation currently underway under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi.
India and Madagascar share long-standing bonds of friendship and people-to-people linkages as close neighbors and fellow developing countries in the Indian Ocean Region.
The minister’s visit has reaffirmed India’s desire to further strengthen its partnership with Madagascar, in line with the vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions the release said.
