Madagascar Receives Russian Military Equipment To Bolster National Security

Madagascar’s Presidency has confirmed it is strengthening cooperation with international partners after receiving a tranche of military equipment from Moscow, in order to forestall political tension after the ouster of the previous government.
The Malagasy presidency said after the reception of the equipment that Moscow is not only supplying military equipment to the Indian Ocean nation but has sent a delegation to train armed forces in its use.
The government added that various military units based in the capital Antananarivo will take part in the training which will cover different types of equipment.