Nine months after the political changes of October 2025, relations between Madagascar and France are seeking fresh impetus. Following a week-long visit to the island nation, Bruno Fuchs, chairman of the French National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee, advocated for Franco-Malagasy cooperation based more on effectiveness and concrete benefits for the population. On his second visit to Madagascar since November 2025, the French deputy held extensive talks with authorities, including the head of state and several government members, as well as business leaders and development project stakeholders. Health, sanitation, and investment were among the areas examined. Fuchs believes expectations of France remain high, while noting difficulties in rapidly implementing certain projects. Paris appears intent on framing its relationship with Antananarivo beyond mere historical proximity. For the parliamentarian, the partnership must now be evaluated by its capacity to address the country's economic and social needs. Madagascar possesses significant resources that should primarily contribute to improving living conditions for its population. Diversifying Madagascar's international partnerships would not necessarily undermine this relationship. Fuchs considers Antananarivo free to develop relations with multiple powers, as no single partner can meet all development needs. France must therefore adapt to this new reality and build cooperation sufficiently attractive through results rather than seeking an exclusive relationship. The deputy also notes there is no anti-France sentiment in Madagascar comparable to movements seen in recent years in certain African countries. This situation provides a foundation for both nations to continue and renew their cooperation. For Fuchs, the future of Franco-Malagasy relations should rest on a simple logic: transforming historical proximity into a partnership capable of producing visible results. In an international environment where Madagascar diversifies its partners, France intends to maintain an important position, but this must now be measured by the concrete utility of its cooperation for the country's development.