AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomacy: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to meet Madagascar’s Foreign Minister Alice N’Diaye in Moscow on 19 June, with talks expected to cover trade, the economy, humanitarian cooperation, and coordination on UN and other multilateral platforms. Security & Training: Russian Defence Ministry instructors in Madagascar have completed a six-week security training course for servicemen of Madagascar’s Cabinet security units, with Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison calling it evidence of growing Moscow–Antananarivo cooperation. Education & Language: Madagascar’s Higher Education minister says Russian language skills can give students access to scientific and technological knowledge, and notes recent advanced training for Malagasy Russian teachers in Antananarivo. Humanitarian Outlook: UN food agencies warn acute hunger could worsen in 13 hotspots between June and November 2026, adding Madagascar to the list as conflict, funding shortfalls, and El Niño-linked climate shocks drive risk. Ocean Governance: African and Commonwealth nations are urging swift implementation of the High Seas Treaty after pledges risk staying “on paper,” with Madagascar linked via a new push for fisheries transparency and vessel tracking data sharing.
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