French-Madagascan cooperation: a military tradition

Seen in number during the military parade of June 26th, the French officers in mission in Madagascar are under the spotlights. Cooperation with France goes on « , insured the defence secretary of the transition government. According to Noel Rakotonandrasana », the crisis was a small problem for the international community « , adding that » the French have been compelled to follow the trend « . 

« It is a tradition to hand a medal to French officers when they finished their mission in Madagascar « , explained Noel Rakonandrasana, noticing that General de Salvy and Colonel Regner’s departure occurs right at the time of his appointment as national defence secretary. A way for the transition government to indirectly reply to hints on exceptional enhancing of the French military cooperation since Andry Rajoelina has been in power. 

The president of the transitional authority convened the army officials in Iavoloha to have a briefing on the security situation in Madagascar. « We already do what is necessary to maintain the order « , insured headquarters’ chief. colonel André Ndriarijaona, mentioning the example of the brand new Task force that has just dismantled a network of outlaws wanted on hold up charges. 

If the colonels heading the army have been called for a briefing by the HAT, it is to give some information to be used as arguments at the time of the continuing political dialogue with the European Union. At this appointment of Brussels, foreseen for July 06th, the question of the interior security will be determining to value the political stability in Madagascar after the unconstitutional government change. The authorities of the transition expect the support of their most important ally, France.