Morocco's FM in Madagascar's president inauguration ceremony

Morocco's minister of foreign affairs and cooperation Salaheddine Mezouar took part on Saturday in the inauguration ceremony of Madagascar's president Hery Rajaonarimampianina to whom he handed a message from HM King Mohammed VI.

During the meeting with the Moroccan official, Madagascar's new president expressed pride at the brotherly ties binding the Moroccan and Madagascar people, underscoring that the Madagascar people keep good memories of the Royal family during their exile in the Island in the 1950's.

He also reiterated his country's will to keep up robust ties with Morocco and support Morocco's positions and initiatives on the international scene, voicing his country's backing to the integrity of Morocco's territory.

On his part, Mezouar congratulated the Madagascar president for the success of his country's democratic process and the holding of presidential polls that were acclaimed as fair and transparent by all political stakeholders and international partners.

The Moroccan official also conveyed the Sovereign's support to Madagascar's democratic transition process, expressing readiness to bring support to the friend country in all socio-economic fields and Morocco's resolve to further deepen bilateral cooperation within a joint strategic vision.