NewzVille Desk
Minister of State, Ministry of Defence Sanjay Seth led a high-level Indian delegation on an official visit to Antananarivo, Madagascar from 25-17 June, 2025. During the visit, Seth represented India at the celebrations of the 65th anniversary of Independence Day of Madagascar and the creation of Malagasy Armed Forces.
Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Armed Forces of Madagascar Lt Gen Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin and discussed ways to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation, especially in maritime security & capacity building.
MoS Seth also called on Prime Minister of Madagascar Christian Ntsay and conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the 65th anniversary of the Independence of Madagascar.
He also took part in an Indian Community Reception organised by the Embassy in Antananarivo. He 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.
As close neighbours and fellow developing countries in the Indian Ocean Region, India and Madagascar share long-standing bonds of friendship & people-to-people linkages.
