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India and Madagascar sign MoU on training of diplomats

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India and Madagascar sign MoU on training of diplomats
12 September 2022
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, Ministry of External Affairs, Republic of India and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Madagascar for training of diplomats between India and Madagascar.

The Foreign Minister of Madagascar H.E. Richard Randriamandrato and Ambassador Abhay Kumar signed the MOU during a special ceremony organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Madagascar on 12 September 2022. 

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Abhay Kumar said: “The signing of this MOU today will go a long way in enhancing cooperation between our two countries in the crucial arena of training of diplomats. It will encourage exchange of information and content of training programmes for diplomats.”
“The cooperation between India and Madagascar through this MOU is a step towards realising our common vision of SAGAR Security and Growth For All in the Region. I’m delighted that we have signed this MoU with Madagascar, a friend and Indian Ocean neighbour..” the Ambassador continued.

The Foreign Minister of Madagascar Mr. Richard Randriamandrato expressed his satisfaction and delight at the signing of the MoU and said:” Today we have made another step forward and I am more than happy to express the full gratitude of my Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…As you rightly said, what we signed today is a Memorandum of Understanding which means that we understand each other and that we are going to move forward. I am more than happy of course to know that my colleague, His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar, shares the same vision as myself and the Government of Madagascar”, the Minister added.

The MoU comes into effect on the date of signing.