Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has arrived at the Robert Mugabe International Airport ahead of the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government tomorrow.
He was received by National Housing Minister Zhemu Soda.
Madagascar was admitted as a SADC Member State at the 25th SADC Summit held in Gaborone, Botswana, on August 17 to 18, 2005.
It undertook to implement regional integration programmes, particularly opening up of the market to facilitate trade and investment.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has arrived at the RGM International Airport. He was welcomed by National Housing and Social Amenities Minister Zhemu Soda. – Pictures: Believe Nyakudjara
With a total area of 587,040 square kilometres, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. It is situated 400 km off the east coast of Africa, separated from the mainland by the Mozambique channel.
Madagascar has a population of 29,61 million.
Malagasy and French are the official languages of Madagascar.
As of 2022, Madagascar’s official estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was US$15,3 billion.









