May 29, 2026 — Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) envoy Liu Yuxi met Madagascar Foreign Minister Ndiaye to discuss bilateral cooperation. Liu pledged Chinese support for Madagascar’s independent development path and promised closer alignment o

2026-06-01

May 29, 2026 — Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) envoy Liu Yuxi met Madagascar Foreign Minister Ndiaye to discuss bilateral cooperation. Liu pledged Chinese support for Madagascar’s independent development path and promised closer alignment of development strategies and implementation of FOCAC Beijing summit outcomes. Madagascar’s transitional government said it values ties with China, reaffirmed the One China principle, and seeks deeper political engagement and practical cooperation under the FOCAC framework, including use of China’s zero-tariff policy to support reconstruction and livelihoods. Liu attended a briefing on the zero-tariff policy during the visit.