India has extended humanitarian assistance to Madagascar following widespread devastation caused by tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, reaffirming its support for the island nation during the ongoing relief efforts.
After weeks of mass protests, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country, becoming the latest world leader pushed out amid a wave of Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping across multiple continents
India and Madagascar have discussed ways to strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, especially in maritime security and capacity building, an official statement issued here on Saturday said.
INS Sunayna, designated as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR ship, entered the Port of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania on April 12, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said India holds Madagascar in the highest regard as a cherished and reliable friend as well as a steadfast partner in its journey of progress.
Seven people were found dead when a drifting boat carrying Somali nationals was discovered at sea and brought to the island of Nosy Be off the northwestern coast of Madagascar
The floods that followed caused extensive damage, submerging 6,675 houses and nearly 1,698 rice paddies, while 617 houses were destroyed, according to the BNGRC.
The UN has allocated $8.5 million to aid 3,35,000 people in the worst-hit areas of storm-battered Madagascar, UN humanitarians said.
Tropical cyclone Dumako is on track to hit the country's northeast on Tuesday, said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The deployment also resonates the vision of our Prime Minister of Security and Growth for All in the Region ‘SAGAR’.
