Aerial view to the abstract geological formation in Red Tsingy Madagascar

U.S. Relationship

Chameleon Furcifer pardalis Ambolobe 2 years old, Madagascar endemic Panther chameleon in angry state, pure Ambilobe
Chameleon Furcifer pardalis Ambolobe 2 years old, Madagascar endemic Panther chameleon in angry state, pure Ambilobe

U.S.-Madagascar Relations

Relations between the U.S. and Madagascar began with the establishment of a consulate in the port city of Tamatave in 1867. Relations were strained during the 1970s, when President Ratsiraka expelled the U.S. Ambassador, closed a NASA tracking station, and nationalized two U.S. oil companies. In 1980, relations at the ambassadorial level were restored.
Chameleon Furcifer pardalis Ambolobe 2 years old, Madagascar endemic Panther chameleon in angry state, pure Ambilobe

U.S. Assistance to Madagascar

After the 2009 coup d’état, the U.S. suspended direct assistance to or through Madagascar’s governmental authorities as well as all non-humanitarian activities. However, the U.S. continued to provide assistance in health and food security through nongovernmental organizations, community associations, and other private groups. All sanctions were lifted following the election of President Rajaonarimampianina. The U.S. is one of the largest
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Chameleon Furcifer pardalis Ambolobe 2 years old, Madagascar endemic Panther chameleon in angry state, pure Ambilobe

Bilateral Economic Relations

U.S. exports to Madagascar include machinery, vegetable oil, rice and wheat, aircraft, and vehicles. U.S. imports from Madagascar include apparel, vanilla beans, precious stones/metals, and perfumes/cosmetics. The U.S. has signed a trade and investment framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, of which Madagascar is a member. Madagascar’s eligibility for preferential trade benefits under the African
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Integrated Country Strategies

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

Fiscal Transparency Report

The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.

The U.S. delivers COVID vaccines to Madagascar.

COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries

Since July, 2021 the United States has donated 1,820,870 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Madagascar. This includes 510,120 Pfizer and 1,310,750 J&J doses. Of the 1,820,870 vaccine doses, 80% were donated in partnership with COVAX and 20% were donated through AVAT.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.

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