INDEPENDENCE · JUNE 26, 1960

Diplomacy for Sovereignty.
Partnership for Prosperity.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar conducts the country's foreign policy, promoting peace, regional integration, trade, and the protection of our citizens worldwide.

193
UN Member States
38+
Diplomatic Missions
55+
Bilateral Agreements
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Minister

H.E. Rasata Rafaravavitafika

Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

Secretary-General

Amb. Lala Razafindrakoto

Headquarters, Antananarivo

Global Presence

UN · AU · SADC · COMESA · OIF

Embassies in Paris, Washington, Beijing, Pretoria, Brussels

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SADC · 15 Aug 2026

Madagascar chairs SADC Summit

Strengthening regional integration and security cooperation in Southern Africa.

BILATERAL · 10 May 2026

New strategic pact with France

Cooperation on sustainable development, renewable energy and biodiversity protection.

ENVIRONMENT · 25 Apr 2026

Madagascar leads rainforest initiative

Commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management.

Our Mandate

Madagascar's Foreign Policy

The Ministry formulates, coordinates and implements foreign policy, promoting peace, regional integration, international cooperation and sustainable development.

Peace & Diplomacy

Promoting peaceful resolution of conflicts, dialogue between nations, and Madagascar's role as a voice of peace in the region.

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International Cooperation

Managing development aid and cooperation programs with UN, AU, SADC, EU and bilateral partners for sustainable growth.

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Consular Services

Passports, visas, legalizations, emergency assistance for Malagasy nationals abroad and foreign citizens.

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Guiding Principles

Pillars of Diplomacy

Peace

Peaceful conflict resolution

International Law

Respect and promotion of law

Sustainability

Sustainable development

Human Rights

Protection and promotion

International Relations

Diplomatic Presence

Africa

Integration, trade, security

Europe

Partnership, investment

Asia-Pacific

Technical cooperation

Multilateral

UN, AU, SADC, COMESA, OIF

South-South

African cooperation

“Madagascar is a nation rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage. Our foreign policy is committed to peace, international cooperation, and sustainable development for present and future generations.”

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H.E. Rasata Rafaravavitafika

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation