- Madagascar’s interim president met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, cementing the country’s strategic alignment with BRICS and Russia.
- The planned partnership targets joint energy projects with Russian giants Gazprom and Rosatom and includes military modernization.
- Russia has already delivered humanitarian aid, including an Mi-8 helicopter, signaling a tangible commitment to the renewed alliance.
- President Randrianirina framed the move as opening new doors and invited Russian state media RT to operate in Madagascar.
Madagascar has executed a significant foreign policy pivot, with Interim President Michael Randrianirina traveling to Moscow for direct talks with Vladimir Putin to formally align with BRICS, according to reports. This move revives a dormant Soviet-era partnership and places it at the core of the island nation’s international strategy. Consequently, the Madagascar-Russia partnership now has concrete industrial ambitions, with Randrianirina naming Gazprom and Rosatom as targets for joint energy projects.
He stated, “We hope to attract foreign companies such as Gazprom and Rosatom, with whom we would be happy to launch joint projects.” Military cooperation is also a key pillar, as the Malagasy army has historically relied on Russian equipment. Meanwhile, the diplomatic meeting was backed by tangible support, as Russia sent humanitarian aid including an Mi-8 helicopter after severe cyclones.
Randrianirina also extended an open invitation to RT, emphasizing a commitment to media diversity. He noted, “Freedom of expression helps us improve and leads us to change.” On the broader BRICS strategy, he was direct, stating cooperation “will open new doors.” This alignment reflects a broader pattern of recast alliances across Africa, with Russia-Africa cooperation gaining a firm foothold in Madagascar.
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