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	'''India–Madagascar relations''' refers to the [[bilateralism\|current and historical relationship]] between [[India]] and [[Madagascar]].		'''India–Madagascar relations''' refers to the [[bilateralism\|current and historical relationship]] between [[India]] and [[Madagascar]]. India has an embassy in [[Antananarivo]] and Madagascar has an embassy in [[New Delhi]].

	== History ==		== History ==
			Relations between Madagascar and western India began in the 18th century and regular trade dates to at least the late 19th century. Interstate relations began in 1954 when independent India established a consulate in French-controlled Madagascar. When Madagascar became independent in 1960, the consulate was upgraded to embassy status.{{cn\|date=December 2021}}

	~~Relations between~~ Madagascar and ~~western~~ India ~~began~~ in the ~~18th century and regular trade dates~~ to at ~~least~~ the ~~late 19th century~~. ~~Interstate relations began~~ in ~~1954 when independent India established a consulate~~ in ~~French-controlled~~ Madagascar. ~~When~~ Madagascar ~~became independent~~ in ~~1960~~, the ~~consulate was upgraded~~ to ~~embassy status~~.		In February 2011, relations were considered cordial, with several high-level officials having had exchanging visits over the course of relations. Approximately 20,000 people of Indian origin lived in Madagascar, including 2,500 Indian citizens.<ref name="Meaindia">[http://meaindia.nic.in/mystart.php?id=500413884 REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR: COUNTRY BRIEF and BILATERAL RELATIONS]</ref>

			During the Ambassadorship of [[Abhay Kumar]], who took charge as the 21st Ambassador of India to Madagascar in March 2019, Madagascar became part of Indian Ocean Region Division of the Ministry of External Affairs of India reflecting increasing importance of Madagascar in [[Indo-Pacific]] region.<ref>[https://thewire.in/external-affairs/ministry-external-affairs-indian-ocean MEA Expands Indian Ocean Division to Include Islands off African Coast] The Wire, 20 December 2019 </ref>

			On 28 January 2020, the [[Indian Navy]] launched ‘Operation Vanilla' to help flood-struck Madagascar. Indian Navy's Airavat has been reached at Madagascar on January 30. Indian Navy's large amphibious ship will provide all necessary assistance to disaster-hit Madagascar. Indian Ambassador to Madagascar [[Abhay Kumar]] handed over the relief material to country's Prime Minister [[Christian Ntsay]] as part of New Delhi's efforts to support the people of the flood-hit African country.<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-extends-reach-in-ior-with-madagascar-relief-effort/article30728418.ece Delhi extends reach in IOR with Madagascar relief effort] The Hindu, 4 February 2020 </ref> The relief material, which includes food items, clothing, and other essential consumer goods, arrived at the port of Antsiranana on Indian Naval Ship Airavat. Ntsay accepted the relief material from the Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar in the presence of Commander Sunil Sankar, officers and men of INS Airvat at a brief function held at Antsiranana Port.
			Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Kumar said that India stands with Madagascar in this hour of need. "We are two neighbours connected by the ocean. Our quick action to divert INS Airvat to support flood relief operations in Madagascar speaks louder than our words. India has always stood with its neighbours, whether land or maritime and will always continue to do so. We are often the first country to extend help whenever a neighbour faces a natural disaster."<ref name=":0">{{Cite news \|title=India hands over relief materials to flood-hit Madagascar \|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-hands-over-relief-materials-to-flood-hit-madagascar-120020100660_1.html \|work=Business Standard}}</ref>

	~~In February 2011~~, relations ~~were considered cordial~~, ~~with several high-level officials having had exchanging visits over~~ the ~~course of relations~~. ~~Approximately 20,000 people of Indian origin lived~~ in ~~Madagascar, including 2,500 Indian citizens~~.<ref name="~~Meaindia~~"~~>[http://meaindia.nic.in~~/~~mystart.php?id=500413884 REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR: COUNTRY BRIEF and BILATERAL RELATIONS]</ref~~>		Speaking in turn, Ntsay expressed his deep gratitude for the aid and remarked, "This moment is witness to excellent relations between India and Madagascar, it is a historic relationship and we are very proud of witnessing today this solidarity, generosity and brotherhood between the two countries." The ceremony was attended by senior civil and military dignitaries in addition to the Prime Minister and his delegation.<ref name=":0" />

	President [[Didier Ratsiraka]] visited India in 1980 and 1983. <ref>[https://www.icwa.in/show_content.php?lang=1&level=3&ls_id=2417&lid=1822 Giving New Range to India-Madagascar Relations ] ICWA, 27 September 2018 </ref>		==High level visits==
			President [[Didier Ratsiraka]] visited India in 1980 and 1983.<ref>[https://www.icwa.in/show_content.php?lang=1&level=3&ls_id=2417&lid=1822 Giving New Range to India-Madagascar Relations ] ICWA, 27 September 2018 </ref>

	President [[Hery Rajaonarimampianina]] visited India in October 2015 to attend the India Africa Forum–III Summit.<ref> [https://www.eoiantananarivo.gov.in/event_detail/?eventid=34 India Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi India] Embassy of India, Antananarivo, October 2015</ref>		President [[Hery Rajaonarimampianina]] visited India in October 2015 to attend the India Africa Forum–III Summit.<ref> [https://www.eoiantananarivo.gov.in/event_detail/?eventid=34 India Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi India] Embassy of India, Antananarivo, October 2015</ref>

	In March 2018, [[Ram Nath Kovind]] became the first [[President of India\|Indian President]] to visit Madagascar. Kovind was conferred the Grand Cross of the Second Class, Madagascar's highest honour for non-citizens, by [[Prime Minister of Madagascar]] [[Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana\|Olivier Solonandrasan]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/world/ram-nath-kovind-becomes-first-indian-president-to-visit-madagascar-will-interact-with-businessmen-students-today-4390865.html\|title=Ram Nath Kovind becomes first Indian president to visit Madagascar; will interact with businessmen, students today\|date=15 March 2018\|website=Firstpost\|access-date=21 July 2018}}</ref>		In March 2018, [[Ram Nath Kovind]] became the first [[President of India\|Indian President]] to visit Madagascar. Kovind was conferred the Grand Cross of the Second Class, Madagascar's highest honour for non-citizens, by [[Prime Minister of Madagascar]] [[Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana\|Olivier Solonandrasan]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/world/ram-nath-kovind-becomes-first-indian-president-to-visit-madagascar-will-interact-with-businessmen-students-today-4390865.html\|title=Ram Nath Kovind becomes first Indian president to visit Madagascar; will interact with businessmen, students today\|date=15 March 2018\|website=Firstpost\|access-date=21 July 2018}}</ref>

	During the Ambassadorship of [[Abhay Kumar]], who took charge as the 21st Ambassador of India to Madagascar in March 2019, Madagascar became part of Indian Ocean Region Division of the Ministry of External Affairs of India reflecting increasing importance of Madagascar in [[Indo-Pacific]] region. <ref>[https://thewire.in/external-affairs/ministry-external-affairs-indian-ocean MEA Expands Indian Ocean Division to Include Islands off African Coast] The Wire, 20 December 2019 </ref>

	On 28 January 2020, the [[Indian Navy]] launched ‘Operation Vanilla' to help flood-hit Madagascar. Indian Navy's Airavat has been reached at Madagascar on January 30. Indian Navy's large amphibious ship will provide all necessary assistance to disaster-hit Madagascar. Indian Ambassador to Madagascar [[Abhay Kumar]] handed over the relief material to country's Prime Minister [[Christian Ntsay]] as part of New Delhi's efforts to support the people of the flood-hit African country. <ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-extends-reach-in-ior-with-madagascar-relief-effort/article30728418.ece Delhi extends reach in IOR with Madagascar relief effort] The Hindu, 4 February 2020 </ref> The relief material, which includes food items, clothing, and other essential consumer goods, arrived at the port of Antsiranana on Indian Naval Ship Airavat. Ntsay accepted the relief material from the Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar in the presence of Commander Sunil Sankar, officers and men of INS Airvat at a brief function held at Antsiranana Port.
	Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Kumar said that India stands with Madagascar in this hour of need. "We are two neighbours connected by the ocean. Our quick action to divert INS Airvat to support flood relief operations in Madagascar speaks louder than our words. India has always stood with its neighbours, whether land or maritime and will always continue to do so. We are often the first country to extend help whenever a neighbour faces a natural disaster.
	Speaking in turn, Ntsay expressed his deep gratitude for the aid and remarked, "This moment is witness to excellent relations between India and Madagascar, it is a historic relationship and we are very proud of witnessing today this solidarity, generosity and brotherhood between the two countries." The ceremony was attended by senior civil and military dignitaries in addition to the Prime Minister and his delegation.

	==Trade and finance==		==Trade and finance==
	In November 2008, [[Exim Bank (India)\|Exim Bank]] gave Madagascar a $25 million loan for agricultural improvements. As of 2011, 61 Malagasy people had received training as part of the [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]].<ref name=Meaindia/>		In November 2008, [[Exim Bank (India)\|Exim Bank]] gave Madagascar a $25 million subsidised loan for agricultural improvements. As of 2011, 61 Malagasy people had received training as part of the [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]].<ref name=Meaindia/>
	In March 2018, to facilitate its financial assistance programme, India decided to offer Madagascar a US$80.7 million ~~Line of Credit (LoC)~~ for ~~agriculture~~ and ~~mechanisation~~.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/29637/press+release+on+state+visit+of+president+to+madagascar+march+1415+2018\|title=Press Release on State Visit of President to Madagascar (March 14-15, 2018)\|date=15 March 2018\|website=Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India\|access-date=21 July 2018}}</ref>		In March 2018, to facilitate its financial assistance programme, India decided to offer Madagascar an aid of US$80.7 million for agricultural mechanisation, food security and healthcare services.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/29637/press+release+on+state+visit+of+president+to+madagascar+march+1415+2018\|title=Press Release on State Visit of President to Madagascar (March 14-15, 2018)\|date=15 March 2018\|website=Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India\|access-date=21 July 2018}}</ref>

	==Military==		==Military==
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	==Geological history==		==Geological history==
	In 2013, scientists discovered that Madagascar and India were part of ~~a single continent~~ about 85 million years ago. The sliver of land joining them is called Mauritia. Madagascar was connected to the south-western part of India. ~~It shares~~ vegetation and both have dense evergreen forests.<ref name=np>{{Cite web \| url=~~http~~://~~news.~~nationalpost.com/~~2013/02/26~~/lost-continent-found-off-coast-of-madagascar-lost-to-the-ocean-depths-85-million-years-ago/ \|title = Mauritia, a lost continent found off coast of Madagascar \| National Post\|date = 26 February 2013}}</ref>		In 2013, scientists discovered that Madagascar and India were part of [[Gondwanaland]] about 85 million years ago. The sliver of land joining them is called Mauritia. Madagascar was connected to the south-western part of India. However, it was later theorized that in the same timeframe, as India was on its way north east (into the Asian plate), Indian and Malagasy plates separated and thus leading to the state today. Due to this geological history, they share vegetation and both have dense evergreen forests.<ref name=np>{{Cite web \| url=https://nationalpost.com/news/lost-continent-found-off-coast-of-madagascar-lost-to-the-ocean-depths-85-million-years-ago \|title = Mauritia, a lost continent found off coast of Madagascar \| National Post\|date = 26 February 2013}}</ref>

			Their geographical borders do show signs of earlier history with the Gulf of Khambhat (in Gujarat, India) aligning with the modern day city of Antsiranana (in Diana, Madagascar) considering the analogy of land on Earth as a giant puzzle piece.{{cn\|date=August 2024}}

			==See also==
			*[[Foreign relations of India]]
			*[[Foreign relations of Madagascar]]

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:~~Africa–India~~ relations\|Madagascar]]		[[Category:India–Africa relations\|Madagascar]]
	[[Category:Bilateral relations of Madagascar]]		[[Category:Bilateral relations of Madagascar]]

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{{Infobox bilateral relations|Indo-Malagasy|India|Madagascar}}
'''India–Madagascar relations''' refers to the [[bilateralism|current and historical relationship]] between [[India]] and [[Madagascar]].

== History ==

Relations between Madagascar and western India began in the 18th century and regular trade dates to at least the late 19th century. Interstate relations began in 1954 when independent India established a consulate in French-controlled Madagascar. When Madagascar became independent in 1960, the consulate was upgraded to embassy status.

In February 2011, relations were considered cordial, with several high-level officials having had exchanging visits over the course of relations. Approximately 20,000 people of Indian origin lived in Madagascar, including 2,500 Indian citizens.<ref name="Meaindia">[http://meaindia.nic.in/mystart.php?id=500413884 REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR: COUNTRY BRIEF and BILATERAL RELATIONS]</ref>

President [[Didier Ratsiraka]] visited India in 1980 and 1983. <ref>[https://www.icwa.in/show_content.php?lang=1&level=3&ls_id=2417&lid=1822 Giving New Range to India-Madagascar Relations ] ICWA, 27 September 2018 </ref>

President [[Hery Rajaonarimampianina]] visited India in October 2015 to attend the India Africa Forum–III Summit.<ref> [https://www.eoiantananarivo.gov.in/event_detail/?eventid=34 India Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi India] Embassy of India, Antananarivo, October 2015</ref>

In March 2018, [[Ram Nath Kovind]] became the first [[President of India|Indian President]] to visit Madagascar. Kovind was conferred the Grand Cross of the Second Class, Madagascar's highest honour for non-citizens, by [[Prime Minister of Madagascar]] [[Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana|Olivier Solonandrasan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/world/ram-nath-kovind-becomes-first-indian-president-to-visit-madagascar-will-interact-with-businessmen-students-today-4390865.html|title=Ram Nath Kovind becomes first Indian president to visit Madagascar; will interact with businessmen, students today|date=15 March 2018|website=Firstpost|access-date=21 July 2018}}</ref>

During the Ambassadorship of [[Abhay Kumar]], who took charge as the 21st Ambassador of India to Madagascar in March 2019, Madagascar became part of Indian Ocean Region Division of the Ministry of External Affairs of India reflecting increasing importance of Madagascar in [[Indo-Pacific]] region. <ref>[https://thewire.in/external-affairs/ministry-external-affairs-indian-ocean MEA Expands Indian Ocean Division to Include Islands off African Coast] The Wire, 20 December 2019 </ref>

On 28 January 2020, the [[Indian Navy]] launched ‘Operation Vanilla' to help flood-hit Madagascar. Indian Navy's Airavat has been reached at Madagascar on January 30. Indian Navy's large amphibious ship will provide all necessary assistance to disaster-hit Madagascar. Indian Ambassador to Madagascar [[Abhay Kumar]] handed over the relief material to country's Prime Minister [[Christian Ntsay]] as part of New Delhi's efforts to support the people of the flood-hit African country. <ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-extends-reach-in-ior-with-madagascar-relief-effort/article30728418.ece Delhi extends reach in IOR with Madagascar relief effort] The Hindu, 4 February 2020 </ref> The relief material, which includes food items, clothing, and other essential consumer goods, arrived at the port of Antsiranana on Indian Naval Ship Airavat. Ntsay accepted the relief material from the Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar in the presence of Commander Sunil Sankar, officers and men of INS Airvat at a brief function held at Antsiranana Port.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Kumar said that India stands with Madagascar in this hour of need. "We are two neighbours connected by the ocean. Our quick action to divert INS Airvat to support flood relief operations in Madagascar speaks louder than our words. India has always stood with its neighbours, whether land or maritime and will always continue to do so. We are often the first country to extend help whenever a neighbour faces a natural disaster.
Speaking in turn, Ntsay expressed his deep gratitude for the aid and remarked, "This moment is witness to excellent relations between India and Madagascar, it is a historic relationship and we are very proud of witnessing today this solidarity, generosity and brotherhood between the two countries." The ceremony was attended by senior civil and military dignitaries in addition to the Prime Minister and his delegation.

==Trade and finance==
In November 2008, [[Exim Bank (India)|Exim Bank]] gave Madagascar a $25 million loan for agricultural improvements. As of 2011, 61 Malagasy people had received training as part of the [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]].<ref name=Meaindia/>
In March 2018, to facilitate its financial assistance programme, India decided to offer Madagascar a US$80.7 million Line of Credit (LoC) for agriculture and mechanisation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/29637/press+release+on+state+visit+of+president+to+madagascar+march+1415+2018|title=Press Release on State Visit of President to Madagascar (March 14-15, 2018)|date=15 March 2018|website=Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India|access-date=21 July 2018}}</ref>

==Military==
[[India Navy]] operates a Coastal Surveillance Radar (CSR) station in Madagascar.<ref name=medin1>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/india-activates-first-listening-post-on-foreign-soil-radars-in-madagascar/205416/|title=India activates first listening post on foreign soil: radars in Madagascar - Indian Express}}</ref>

==Geological history==
In 2013, scientists discovered that Madagascar and India were part of a single continent about 85 million years ago. The sliver of land joining them is called Mauritia. Madagascar was connected to the south-western part of India. It shares vegetation and both have dense evergreen forests.<ref name=np>{{Cite web | url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/02/26/lost-continent-found-off-coast-of-madagascar-lost-to-the-ocean-depths-85-million-years-ago/ |title = Mauritia, a lost continent found off coast of Madagascar | National Post|date = 26 February 2013}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Foreign relations of India}}
{{Foreign relations of Madagascar}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:India-Madagascar Relations}}
[[Category:Bilateral relations of India|Madagascar]]
[[Category:Africa–India relations|Madagascar]]
[[Category:Bilateral relations of Madagascar]]