U.S. Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar

🇺🇸🇲🇬 Les réseaux d'escroquerie ciblant les Américains doivent s'attendre à une réponse internationale. Le Procureur Général Adjoint par intérim, Brian Skaret, a accueilli la Ministre de la Justice de Madagascar, Fanirisoa Ernaivo, au Département de la Justice afin de renforcer la coopération en matière d'extradition et d'entraide judiciaire pour lutter contre la fraude, le travail forcé et la finance illicite.

🇺🇸🇲🇬 United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. John Brennan, accompanied by AFRICOM Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Peter Vrooman and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Tom Bevan, visited Antsiranana on November 4. Together with Malagasy military leaders, they reviewed infrastructure and operational plans that will give Madagascar a larger role in regional maritime security. The delegation toured the Antsiranana Naval Base and the Andrakaka Airfield and joined Malagasy leaders on a patrol vessel tour of the port. Discussions centered on the planned U.S.-funded resurfacing of the Andrakaka Airfield. This project will support Madagascar's integration into Exercise Cutlass Express 2027, a multinational exercise that improves maritime domain awareness and maritime security operations under the Djibouti Code of Conduct. Read more: mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-mad…

🇺🇸🇲🇬 @USAfricaCommand Deputy Commander Lieutenant General John Brennan, accompanied by AFRICOM Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement (DCME) Peter Vrooman, visits Madagascar on November 3–4 to deepen security cooperation between the United States and Madagascar on maritime security and economic prosperity. 🔹In Antananarivo, with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Tom Bevan, the delegation met with His Excellency Col. Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar. The delegation also met with Madagascar's Minister of Armed Forces Gen. Ely Maminirina Razafitombo, the Chief of Defense Gen. Démosthène Pikulas, and the heads of the Malagasy armed services. Discussions covered shared priorities, including maritime domain awareness, the fight against trafficking and piracy, and regional training opportunities. They also covered the growing link between critical minerals, economic security, and national defense. 🔹During their visit, the delegation toured the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Center (RMIFC) and the National Maritime Information Fusion Center, which support information sharing on maritime security throughout the Malagasy government and across the western Indian Ocean region. ℹ Read more: mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-africa-…

Yesterday, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Tom Bevan met with Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to strengthening ties between our two countries. In addition to the areas the president discussed with top U.S. officials in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly, their meeting addressed security cooperation, the positive impact of U.S. investments nationally and in local communities throughout Madagascar, and U.S. interest in partnering with Madagascar to develop the country’s critical minerals sector. Working together, the United States and Madagascar can build a more prosperous future for both our nations and our people. 📷 Photo Credit: Malagasy Presidency Office

Yesterday, Chargé d'Affaires Tom Bevan opened a virtual conversation with U.S. expert Ben Kincaid on "America First Energy Policy: Critical Minerals." Critical minerals power the technologies that drive the modern economy, from smartphones to electric vehicles. Leaders from Madagascar's government, mining sector, private businesses, universities as well as alumni of U.S. academic exchange programs joined to discuss how the United States and Madagascar can build stronger partnerships in this sector. Chargé d’Affaires Bevan said “We see opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Madagascar commercial ties by encouraging responsible investment, expanding market opportunities for American companies, and building partnerships that can generate economic benefits for both our countries.” Beyond the extraction of mineral resources, the discussions covered global market opportunities, technical expertise, workforce development, and reliable infrastructure. When our two countries work together, both can prosper. #CriticalMinerals

🇺🇸🇲🇬 Newly arrived U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Tom Bevan paid a courtesy call today on National Assembly President Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, as he begins his tenure as interim U.S. Chief of Mission in Madagascar. They discussed ways to strengthen the nearly 160-year U.S.-Madagascar friendship, which rests on shared interests and mutual prosperity. Their conversation covered the real benefits of the partnership and potential areas of future collaboration. They also discussed the importance of growing trade and investment to create jobs and opportunity in both countries. Chargé Bevan noted that a stable, transparent and predictable business climate is key to attracting high-quality investment. Recent milestones, including the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's first mining investment in Madagascar, show what the United States and Madagascar can achieve together to build a more prosperous future for both our nations and our people.

🇺🇸🇲🇬 Last week, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Tom Bevan welcomed Madagascar's Minister of Mining Carl Andriamparany, and representatives from Harena Rare Earths to celebrate the next major milestone in the Ampasindava project, receiving its Exploitation Permit. Harena's Exploitation Permit, formalized on October 8, represents the critical next step in the ionic clay mine's development, which will bring millions of dollars and thousands of jobs to Madagascar's northwest coast. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has supported Harena Rare Earths with $4.8 million in project financing. Announced at the American Mining Industry event at the U.S. Department of State on August 7, this is DFC's first mining investment in Madagascar. The U.S. government through DFC is proud to support investments that strengthen U.S. economic security and create lasting economic opportunity for both the United States and Madagascar. #USMADA160 #Mining @DFCgov

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🇺🇸#ConstitutionDay On September 17, 1787, America’s Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Constitution, creating a government that would fulfill the promise of the Declaration of Independence, signed 11 years earlier. (...) the Constitution highlights the Declaration’s principle that “all men are created equal” by prohibiting titles of nobility. The framers underscore the Declaration’s idea that a government derives its power from the people’s “consent” with the Constitution’s first three words: “We the people.” Learn more: share.america.gov/how-consti…

🇺🇸🇲🇬 U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Tom Bevan met today with Malagasy Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) alumni, prominent private sector and business leaders, including those who have benefited from other U.S. Department of State exchange programs. It was an opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and identify potential areas for collaboration in future trade, investment, mentorship, and business partnerships. "As YALI alumni and leaders in your respective fields, you are an important bridge between Madagascar and the United States. Your professional networks, your experience in the United States, and your leadership in Madagascar give you an opportunity to help strengthen those connections," Chargé d’Affaires Bevan said. The United States believes that a stronger business relationship between the two countries creates opportunities for Malagasy and American companies alike, while contributing to economic growth and prosperity. @YALINetwork #USMADA