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MARKING THE DAY OF 26th JUNE 2006-CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA

Much like else in the world but more in a special way, the 46th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Madagascar was celebrated with style in Cape town, as the day of celebration was preceded with a Sunday prayer service dedicated for Madagascar, held at the Lutheran Church in Wynberg, The church service was flavored with the attendance of the Malagasy community in Cape town and surrounding within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General.

The 26th June , with The Malagasy community, the celebration was marked with the presence of strong guests of Honors roughly around 200 people composed of diplomatic corps and business people as well some representative of the Local Government here in Cape Town. After the opening prayer done by Pastor Alain Rahoerson, H.E.Mr Bary E.Rafatrolaza the Consul General of Madagascar in Cape Town delivered his astonishing speech for the moment. He explained the historical event of the Independence of Madagascar from France, and later on, he mentioned the potential opportunity for Madagascar in its economical growth as a member of SADC. He also grabbed the attention of all to pay attention to the MADAGASCAR ACTION PLAN (M.A.P.) initiative of the President of Republic .It is stated that the purpose of the MAP is to produce a Quantum leap in the development process by having a break through five year plan that will mobilize Malagasy people and international partners, ignite rapid growth, lead to the reduction of poverty, and ensure that the country develops in response to the challenges of globalization and in accordance with the Vision- MADAGASCAR NATURALLY ! And the UN millennium development Goals. It is a dynamic roadmap of the Malagasy people for a promising future (End of Quote ). For the rest of the evening, guests were entertained by well known Malagasy singers, like Papa and Mama James and Lalah Raindimby. Later on at the residence of the Consul, the Malagasy community were continuing till midnight with a love feast of Hena ritra and Ravitoto sy henakisoa

( Malagasy home recipe ) to make them selves at home just like home.

MADAGASCAR ACTION PLAN: ACTION OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

M.A.P
During the workshop about the MAP that was held last Saturday in Antsirabe, it was revealed that the greatest problems of the population are the insecurity and the inflation. Everyone hopes that the poverty will be overcome in 2012. Thus, the Minister of Foreign Affairs answered that if there are the population’s expectations, the role of his Ministry is to satisfy these. Through the foreign representations which promote Madagascar in the countries where they are working, the visit of foreign investors is encouraged. An important place is also given to each form of cooperation (regional, bilateral and multilateral) to find the solutions to the problems which concern us.



Source: Madagascar Tribune - 13rd JUNE 2006