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Madagascar has diplomatic relations with many countries, both individual bilateral relations and by virtue of its membership of African and other regional blocs. International aid has been received from the IMF and the World Bank, and a national environmental plan supported by the World Bank and USAID began in 1990.
Madagascar historically has remained outside the mainstream of African affairs, although it is a member of the Indian Ocean Commission, the Organization of African Unity (now renamed the AU), the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), and the Non-Aligned Movement. Madagascar was admitted to the Southern African Development Community in 2004.
List of Countries which Madagascar maintains diplomatic relations with:
# | Country | Date |
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1 | France | 25 June 1960 [1] |
2 | India | 25 June 1960 [2] |
3 | United States | 25 June 1960 [3] |
4 | Germany | 26 June 1960 [4] |
5 | United Kingdom | 27 June 1960 [5] |
6 | Israel | 1 July 1960 [6] |
7 | Japan | 5 July 1960 [7] |
8 | Panama | 20 September 1960 [8] |
9 | Portugal | September 1960 [9] |
10 | Norway | 27 October 1960 [10] |
11 | Netherlands | 16 March 1961 [11] |
12 | Switzerland | 13 June 1961 [12] |
13 | Sweden | 1961 [13] |
14 | South Korea | 25 June 1962 [14] |
15 | Pakistan | 16 August 1962 [15] |
16 | Greece | 1962 [16] |
17 | Turkey | 30 January 1963 [17] |
18 | Algeria | 15 June 1964 [18] |
19 | Belgium | 15 July 1964 [19] |
20 | Denmark | 1964 [20] |
21 | Canada | 7 January 1965 [21] |
22 | Spain | 25 March 1966 [22] |
23 | Sierra Leone | 5 November 1966 [23] |
— | Holy See | 24 December 1966 [24] |
24 | Luxembourg | 13 January 1967 [25] |
25 | Austria | 1967 [26] |
26 | Mauritius | 27 August 1968 [27] |
27 | Romania | 10 September 1968 [28] |
28 | Tunisia | 12 March 1969 [29] |
29 | Egypt | 23 February 1970 [30] |
30 | Serbia | 4 June 1971 [31] |
31 | Nigeria | 24 June 1971 [32] |
32 | Lesotho | 7 December 1971 [33] |
33 | Chile | 23 December 1971 [34] |
34 | Russia | 29 September 1972 [35] |
35 | China | 6 November 1972 [36] |
36 | North Korea | 16 November 1972 [37] |
37 | Vietnam | 19 December 1972 [38] |
38 | Guinea | 26 December 1972 [39] |
39 | Tanzania | 28 June 1973 [40] |
40 | Zambia | 13 September 1973 [41] |
41 | Poland | 28 November 1973 [42] |
42 | Kuwait | 6 December 1973 [43] |
43 | Libya | 9 February 1974 [44] |
44 | Cuba | 11 April 1974 [45] |
45 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 26 July 1974 [46] |
46 | Australia | 22 August 1974 [47] |
47 | Indonesia | 13 December 1974 [48] |
48 | Mozambique | 9 August 1975 [49] |
49 | Hungary | 1 December 1975 [50] |
50 | Mexico | 26 December 1975 [51] |
51 | Iraq | 26 March 1976 [52] |
52 | Albania | 28 April 1976 [53] |
53 | Czech Republic | 5 May 1976 [54] |
54 | Bulgaria | 15 June 1976 [55] |
55 | Comoros | 12 November 1976 [56] |
56 | Finland | 1 June 1977 [57] |
57 | Yemen | 31 December 1977 [57] |
— | Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (frozen) | 29 January 1978 [58] |
58 | Mongolia | 11 May 1979 [57] |
59 | Laos | 27 February 1980 [57] |
60 | Zimbabwe | 19 October 1981 [59] |
61 | Iran | 13 July 1983 [60] |
62 | Nicaragua | 26 October 1984 [57] |
63 | Seychelles | 12 April 1989 [61] |
64 | Singapore | 31 January 1990 [62] |
65 | Thailand | 30 November 1990 [57] |
— | Sovereign Military Order of Malta | 1990 [63] |
66 | Kyrgyzstan | 26 March 1992 [64] |
67 | Kazakhstan | 10 April 1992 [65] |
68 | Estonia | 13 April 1992 [66] |
69 | Brunei | 20 October 1992 [57] |
70 | Azerbaijan | 26 May 1993 [67] |
71 | Belarus | 28 May 1993 [68] |
72 | Moldova | 28 May 1993 [69] |
73 | Ukraine | 10 June 1993 [70] |
74 | Tajikistan | 12 June 1993 [71] |
75 | Armenia | 25 June 1993 [72] |
76 | South Africa | 27 January 1994 [73] |
77 | Morocco | 15 April 1994 [74] |
78 | Malaysia | 6 April 1995 [57] |
79 | Colombia | 15 June 1995 [57] |
80 | Turkmenistan | 1 December 1995 [75] |
81 | Slovakia | 16 February 1996 [76] |
82 | Brazil | 7 October 1996 [57] |
83 | Cambodia | 25 March 1997 [57] |
84 | Djibouti | 13 August 1999 [77] |
85 | Argentina | 20 July 2001 [57] |
86 | Sri Lanka | 27 July 2001 [78] |
87 | Senegal | 12 August 2002 [79] [80] |
88 | North Macedonia | 18 October 2002 [57] |
89 | Burkina Faso | 14 October 2002 [80] |
90 | Mali | 1 August 2003 [80] |
91 | Cape Verde | 9 October 2003 [80] |
92 | Gambia | 20 July 2004 [81] [80] |
93 | Namibia | 13 July 2005 [82] |
94 | Botswana | August 2005 [83] |
95 | Iceland | 22 September 2006 [57] |
96 | Croatia | 27 September 2006 [84] |
97 | Slovenia | 5 October 2006 [57] |
98 | Georgia | 24 May 2007 [57] |
99 | Saudi Arabia | 22 October 2008 [85] |
100 | Venezuela | 17 November 2008 [57] |
101 | Republic of the Congo | 17 September 2014 [86] |
102 | Togo | 25 March 2015 [87] |
103 | Sudan | 15 April 2015 [88] |
104 | Eswatini | 21 October 2015 [89] [90] |
105 | Mauritania | 11 November 2015 [91] |
106 | Niger | 13 January 2016 [92] |
107 | Oman | 29 June 2016 [57] |
108 | United Arab Emirates | 22 September 2016 [57] |
109 | Lebanon | 5 May 2017 [93] |
110 | Eritrea | 12 April 2017 [94] |
111 | Lithuania | 19 September 2017 [95] |
112 | Rwanda | 17 January 2018 [96] |
113 | Andorra | 25 September 2018 [57] |
114 | Latvia | 26 September 2018 [57] |
115 | Nepal | 26 September 2018 [57] |
116 | Bangladesh | 4 March 2020 [97] |
117 | Monaco | 11 December 2020 [98] |
118 | Malta | 22 September 2021 [57] |
119 | Qatar | 24 September 2021 [57] |
120 | Dominican Republic | 23 September 2022 [57] |
121 | Bahrain | 23 September 2022 [57] |
122 | San Marino | 1 February 2023 [57] |
123 | Ireland | 6 March 2024 [99] |
124 | Angola | 8 July 2024 [100] |
125 | Guinea-Bissau | 30 July 2024 [101] |
126 | Ghana | 24 September 2024 [102] |
127 | Burundi | 26 September 2024 [103] |
128 | Benin | Unknown |
129 | Cameroon | Unknown |
130 | Chad | Unknown |
131 | Cyprus | Unknown |
132 | Ecuador | Unknown |
133 | Equatorial Guinea | Unknown |
134 | Ethiopia | Unknown |
135 | Gabon | Unknown |
136 | Italy | Unknown |
137 | Ivory Coast | Unknown |
138 | Kenya | Unknown |
139 | Liberia | Unknown |
140 | Malawi | Unknown |
141 | Philippines | Unknown [104] |
142 | Somalia [105] | Unknown |
143 | Uganda | Unknown |
Active diplomatic relationships are maintained with Europe, especially the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, as well as with Russia, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Egypt and China. Madagascar also maintains good relations with the United States.
International agencies being present in the country allows to react quickly to emergencies such as a food crisis. [106]
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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Kenya | 13 September 1973 |
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Mauritius | 27 August 1968 | See Madagascar–Mauritius relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 August 1968 [107]
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Morocco | 15 April 1994 | See Madagascar–Morocco relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 April 1994 [108]
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Mozambique | 9 August 1975 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 August 1975 [109]
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Namibia | 13 July 2005 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 July 2005 when has been accredited ambassador of Madagascar to Namibia with residence in Pretoria Mr. Yvan Randriasandratriniony. [110]
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Nigeria | 24 June 1971 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 June 1971 [111]
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Senegal | 12 August 2002 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 August 2002 [112]
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South Africa | 27 January 1994 | See Madagascar–South Africa relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 January 1994. [113] South Africa and Madagascar share maritime borders with each other. |
Tanzania | 28 June 1973 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 June 1973 [116]
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Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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Argentina | 20 July 2001 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 July 2001 [117]
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Brazil | 7 October 1996 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 October 1996 [118]
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Canada | 7 January 1965 | See Canada–Madagascar relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 January 1965 [119] |
Colombia | 15 June 1995 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 June 1995 [122]
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Cuba | 11 April 1974 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 April 1974 [124] |
Mexico | 26 December 1975 [125] |
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United States | 26 June 1960 [128] | See Madagascar–United States relations Relations between the United States and Madagascar date to the middle 19th century. The two countries concluded a commercial convention in 1867 and a treaty of peace, friendship, and commerce in 1881. Traditionally warm relations suffered considerably during the 1970s, when Madagascar expelled the U.S. ambassador, the USA closed a NASA tracking station, allied with the USSR, and nationalized two U.S. oil companies. In 1980, relations at the ambassadorial level were restored. Throughout the troubled period, commercial and cultural relations remained active. In 1990, Madagascar was designated as a priority aid recipient, and assistance increased from $15 million in 1989 to $40 million in 1993. Recent U.S. assistance has contributed to a population census and family planning programs; conservation of Madagascar's remarkable biodiversity, private sector development, agriculture, democracy and governance initiatives; and media training. Madagascar became the first country with a Millennium Challenge Account compact when it signed an agreement worth $110 million in April 2006. The Ravalomanana government is especially positive about ties with the United States.
This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State. [131] [132] |
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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China | 6 November 1972 | See China-Madagascar relations China and Madagascar established diplomatic relations on November 6, 1972. [133] |
India | 27 June 1960 | See India–Madagascar relations India has had maritime links with Madagascar for several centuries. [136] India opened a consulate general in Antananarivo in 1954. Upon Madagascar gaining independence in 1960, it was upgraded to an embassy. [136] There are about 20,000 persons of Indian origin in Madagascar, including approximately 2,500 Indian passport holders. [137] |
Indonesia | 13 December 1974 [140] | See Indonesia–Madagascar relations
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Israel | The two countries have a number of bilateral agreements in force. [141]
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Japan | March 1962 | The two countries established diplomatic relations on July 5, 1960. [142]
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Saudi Arabia | 22 October 2008 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 October 2008 [143]
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South Korea | 25 June 1962, [144] broke off diplomatic relations in July 1972, Restored 19 May 1993 |
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Turkey | 30 January 1963 | See Madagascar–Turkey relations |
Vietnam | 19 December 1972 | The two countries established diplomatic relations on 19 December 1972. [146]
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Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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Croatia | 27 September 2006 | The two countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 2006. [147]
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Cyprus |
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Denmark | 1964 [20] |
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France | 25 June 1960 | See France–Madagascar relations both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1960.
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Germany | 26 June 1960 | See Germany–Madagascar relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 June 1960 [153]
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Greece | 1962 | Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1962 [154] |
Holy See | 24 December 1966 [156] |
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Iceland | 22 September 2006 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 2006 [157]
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Norway | 27 October 1960 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 October 1960 [158]
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Poland | 28 November 1973 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 November 1973 [159]
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Romania | 10 September 1968 | The two countries established diplomatic relations on 10 September 1968. [160]
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Russia | 29 September 1972 | See Madagascar–Russia relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 September 1972. [161] During the 2009 Malagasy political crisis, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is "concerned by the increased frequency of attempts on the African continent to resort to non-constitutional methods of solving internal political problems." He went on to say that, in addition to increasing economic and social problems, the use of force is of concern and runs counter to democratic principles, whilst affirming Russia's support of the African Union's position. [162] |
Serbia | 9 December 1969 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1969. [165]
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Spain | 25 March 1966 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 March 1966 [167]
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Switzerland | 13 June 1961 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 June 1961 [168]
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Burkina Faso has good relations with the European Union, African and certain Asian countries.
Burundi's relations with its neighbours have often been affected by security concerns. During the Burundian Civil War, hundreds of thousands of Burundian refugees have at various times crossed to neighboring Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some Burundian rebel groups have used neighboring countries as bases for insurgent activities. The 1993 embargo placed on Burundi by regional states hurt diplomatic relations with its neighbors; relations have improved since the 1999 suspension of these sanctions.
Cameroon's noncontentious, low-profile approach to foreign relations puts it squarely in the middle of other African and developing country states on major issues. It supports the principles of non-interference in the affairs of third world countries and increased assistance to underdeveloped countries. Cameroon is an active participant in the United Nations, where its voting record demonstrates its commitment to causes that include international peacekeeping, the rule of law, environmental protection, and Third World economic development. In the UN and other human rights fora, Cameroon's non-confrontational approach has generally led it to avoid criticizing other countries.
In November 1975, Comoros became the 143rd member of the United Nations. The new nation was defined as consisting of the entire archipelago, despite the fact that France maintains control over Mayotte.
Gabon has followed a non-aligned policy, advocating dialogue in international affairs and recognizing both parts of divided countries. Since 1973, the number of countries establishing diplomatic relations with Gabon has doubled. In inter-African affairs, Gabon espouses development by evolution rather than revolution and favors regulated free enterprise as the system most likely to promote rapid economic growth. Concerned about stability in Central Africa and the potential for intervention, Gabon has been directly involved with mediation efforts in Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Angola, and former Zaire. In December 1999, through the mediation efforts of President Bongo, a peace accord was signed in the Republic of Congo between the government and most leaders of an armed rebellion. President Bongo has remained involved in the continuing Congolese peace process. Gabon has been a strong proponent of regional stability, and Gabonese armed forces played an important role in the UN Peacekeeping Mission to the Central African Republic (MINURCA).
The foreign relations of Guinea, including those with its West African neighbors, have improved steadily since 1985.
Lesotho's geographic location makes it extremely vulnerable to political and economic developments in South Africa. Its capital is the small city of Maseru. It is a member of many regional economic organizations including the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Lesotho also is active in the United Nations, the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union, the Non-Aligned Movement, and many other international organizations. In addition to the Republic of Korea, the United States, South Africa, Ireland, People's Republic of China, Libya, and the European Union all currently retain resident diplomatic missions in Lesotho. Foreign relations of Lesotho are administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations.
Following independence in 1960, Mali initially followed a socialist path and was aligned ideologically with the communist bloc. Mali's foreign policy orientation became increasingly pragmatic and pro-Western over time. Since the institution of a democratic form of government in 1992, Mali's relations with the West in general and the United States in particular have improved significantly. U.S.-Malian relations are described by the U.S. Department of State as "excellent and expanding," especially given Mali's recent record of democratic stability in the volatile area of West Africa and its avowed support of the war on terrorism. Mali is reported to be one of the largest recipients of U.S. aid in Africa.
Niger pursues a moderate foreign policy and maintains friendly relations with both East and West. It is a member state of the United Nations. Niger maintains a special relationship with France and enjoys close relations with its West African neighbours.
For the two decades preceding the Republic of the Congo's 1991 National Conference, the country was firmly in the socialist camp, allied principally with the Soviet Union and other Eastern bloc nations. Educational, economic, and foreign aid links between Congo and its Eastern bloc allies were extensive, with the Congolese military and security forces receiving significant Soviet, East German, and Cuban assistance.
Eswatini is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the African Union, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Southern African Development Community. Currently, the Kingdom of Eswatini maintains 11 embassies and High Commissions along with 15 consulates and other representations around the world, while there are five embassies and High Commissions in Eswatini as well as 14 consulates and other representations.
Although Togo's foreign policy is nonaligned, it has strong historical and cultural ties with western Europe, especially France and Germany. Togo is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, exchanging high commissioners with other Commonwealth countries. It recognizes the People's Republic of China, North Korea, and Cuba, and re-established relations with Israel in 1987.
Former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has maintained Tunisia's long-time policy of seeking good relations with the West, while playing an active role in Arab and African regional bodies. President Habib Bourguiba took a nonaligned stance but emphasized close relations with Europe, Pakistan, and the United States.
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau follows a nonaligned foreign policy and seeks friendly and cooperative relations with a wide variety of states and organizations. France, Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Egypt, Nigeria, Libya, Cuba, the Palestine Liberation Organization, Ghana, and Russia have diplomatic offices in Bissau.
The Principality of Monaco is a sovereign and independent state, linked closely to France by the Treaty of July 1918, which was formally noted in Article 436 of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919. The foreign policy of Monaco is one illustration of this accord: France has agreed to defend the independence and sovereignty of Monaco, while the Monegasque Government has agreed to exercise its sovereign rights in conformity with French interests, whilst at the same time maintaining complete independence. Since then, the relations between the sovereign states of France and Monaco have been further defined in the Treaty of 1945 and the Agreement of 1963.
The foreign relations of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have, since 1960, been dominated by the issues of the Spanish Sahara and the recognition of its independence by its neighbours, particularly Morocco. Mauritania's foreign relations are handled by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, who is currently Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug.
Throughout the Cold War, Ivory Coast's foreign policy was generally favorable toward the West. In particular, Félix Houphouët-Boigny kept relations with France that was among the closest between any African country and a former colonial power. The country became a member of the United Nations at independence in 1960 and participates in most of its specialized agencies. It is also an associate member of the European Union. In general, President Bédié initiated and maintained relations with many countries of the European Union and Asia. Ivory Coast maintains a wide variety of diplomatic contacts.
Foreign relations of Djibouti are managed by the Djiboutian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Djibouti maintains close ties with the governments of Somalia, Ethiopia, France and the United States. It is likewise an active participant in African Union, United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and Arab League affairs.
A Tananarive. Deux nouveaux ambassadeurs ont présente leurs lettres de créance ... et Sultan Abdul Aziz Khan , ambassadeur du Pakistan , résidant à Khartoum .
Le gouvernement grec a donné son agrément à la nomination de M. Pierre Razafy Andriamihaingo en qualité d'ambassadeur de la République Malgache à Athènes. M. Razafy Andriamihaingo est déjà ambassadeur à Londres . Une ambassade de Grèce existe à Tananarive et son titulaire est également ambassadeur à Pretoria.
Pays avec lesquels la République Démocratique de Madagascar entretient des relations diplomatiques ... Turquie 30 Janvier 1963
The SADR and Madagascar had agreed to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level, the Algiers daily El-Moudjahid reported on 29 January.
The Republic of Seychelles established diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Madagascar.
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