During an exclusive interview
with Xinhua on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of establishment of
diplomatic relationship between China and Madagascar, Rajaonarivelo said that
both countries participated in major multilateral negotiations, leading to the
adoption of a number of multilateral conventions.

"Madagascar has participated in
the work of the Group of 77 and China, and the two countries supported each
other and rely on applications within the United Nations organs. Also,
Madagascar supported the adoption of certain resolutions supported by China,"
Rajaonarivelo said.

Asked on the benefits of
cooperation between the two countries, the minister said that under cooperation
agreements between China and Madagascar, Madagascar has benefited in
infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, culture and hospitality, as well
as loans and grants for several projects to build infrastructures and
facilities.

On the prospects and
achievements of cooperation between the two countries, Rajaonarivelo expressed
his hope on the continuity and strengthening of diplomatic relationships and
economic, technical, military and cultural cooperation, the continuation of
sending Chinese medical team in Madagascar, and building capacity for Malagasy
technicians in China.



Source: xinhuanet.com