New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina for his independence day.
He said India saw Madagascar not only as an important bilateral partner but also a vital pole in its collaborative maritime vision about security and growth for all in the region (Sagar).
“I thank President Andry Rajoelina for his greetings.
India sees Madagascar not only as an important bilateral partner, but also a vital pole in its collaborative maritime vision about security and growth for all in the region (Sagar),” said Prime Minister) a tweet .
The day before, Rajoelina said India on the 75th Independence Day and also said that Madagascar and India would continue to work together to strengthen their historical relations.
According to the press release of the Indian Embassy, ​​the celebration of the 75th Independence Day in Antananarivo, Madagascar was marked by unfurling the national flag by Ambassador Abhay Kumar.
The event was attended by the Indian community in Madagascar.
The Ambassador also held a special event on the occasion of the Azadi Celebration of Amrit Mahotsav with the theme: “Soul Gujarat in Madagascar” on August 15.
Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs representing the Government of Madagaacsar.
The event was also attended by the Ambassador and Head of International Organization in Madagascar.
Kumar said India always stood with Madagascar in the time of his needs, whether it was the distribution of humanitarian aid assistance to the flood-affected population in the north of Madagascar or sent food assistance to support Madagascar which faced drought.