AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Disaster Readiness: China donated meteorological and information technology equipment to Madagascar to boost weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and early warning for natural disasters. Food Security: UN agencies warned acute hunger could worsen in 13 hotspots as El Niño risks rise, with Madagascar newly flagged among the countries at heightened famine risk. Foreign Policy: In Moscow, Russia’s Lavrov met Madagascar’s FM Alice N’Diaye, praising Madagascar’s “balanced” Ukraine stance and discussing deeper cooperation; Lavrov also said independent payment systems will be on the agenda for the Russia–Africa Summit in October, with President Randrianirina confirmed to attend. Bilateral Cooperation & Education: Madagascar’s higher education minister met Samara Polytech leadership to expand engineering and technical education links, including support for Malagasy students and potential Russian-language promotion. Health Access: Air Liquide launched its Access Oxygen program in Madagascar, starting in eight Antsirabe primary healthcare centers to improve oxygen availability for rural patients. Sustainability & Trade Compliance: Lindt & Sprüngli confirmed 100% Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa sourcing via its Farming Program, as European deforestation and human-rights rules loom.
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