{
  "id": 19794811,
  "title": "Madagascar’s Ambassador to South Africa hails growing bilateral ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/madagascars-ambassador-to-south-africa-hails-growing-bilateral-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T10:54:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/madagascars-ambassador-to-south-africa-hails-growing-bilateral-ties/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madagascar's Ambassador to South Africa, Toavina Ralambomahay, has praised the strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Following the formal presentation of his Letters of Credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Ralambomahay expressed his gratitude to South Africa for its ongoing support during Madagascar's re-foundation process.\n\nHe emphasized that his tenure would focus on bolstering investment, promotion, and closer partnership between the private sectors of both countries. One of the key goals for the Madagascar Embassy is to re-establish the Madagascar's South African Chamber of Commerce. Ralambomahay also stressed the importance of enhancing people-to-people relationships.\n\nPolitically, as a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union, Madagascar is deeply appreciative of South Africa's continued support and constructive engagement throughout the re-foundation process.\n\nSouth Africa's stance is clear, as President Cyril Ramaphosa stated during the Letters of Credence presentation ceremony. He affirmed that international law must be applied consistently, devoid of any exceptions or favoritism.",
  "summary": "Politically, as a member of SADC and African Union, Madagascar is deeply grateful to South Africa",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}