By RFIPosted on 16-03-2019Modified the 16-03-2019 at 00:05

Andry Rajoelina chained a state visit to Mauritius before traveling to Kenya. At a press conference on Friday, March 15 at the airport of the capital, Antananarivo, he responded to Malagasy concerns over the agreements and economic partnerships signed with Mauritius.

The foot barely laid on Malagasy soil, Friday, the head of state wanted to justify the decisions made during his trip to Mauritius, including the creation of a 600 hectare industrial park , including 80 will be awarded to Mauritian entrepreneurs. On the Big Island, this announcement has been controversial.

" I was surprised to hear that I sell the country's land. Clearly, Madagascar is not for sale. We do not sell the land of the ancestors. But I will do everything I can to ensure that the land we have in our hands is not abandoned, "said Andry Rajoelina.

Attract foreign entrepreneurs. Since taking office, this seems to be the main goal of Andry Rajoelina. The Malagasy, to whom the head of state made many promises during his campaign, expect them concrete improvements of their daily life. The arrival of these foreign investors will help in particular to fight against youth unemployment wants to believe the president.

Another challenge is " Redeveloping the Granary of the Indian Ocean " to provide, among other things, 50,000 tons of maize needed by Mauritius each year. An ambitious intention. For the time being, Malagasy agriculture remains very traditional, with peasants having few materials, cultivable land or training. The country must even import rice to feed its population.

In Kenya on Thursday, President Rajoelina announced his ambition to protect the country's marine riches. " We will no longer accept that Asian boats are plundering our wealth, " he said. In order to protect our marine resources and our coasts, there will be a big summit in Madagascar this year bringing together Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Mauritius. "

A project for which Andry Rajoelina has sought the support of France. A meeting between him and Emmanuel Macron took place in Kenya.

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