The United States wants to strengthen its economic presence in Madagascar. Investments, infrastructure, energy, water and health dominated discussions between Tom Bevan and Finance Minister Dr Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison during a meeting at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Private capital to help finance Madagascar's considerable infrastructure needs was a key focus of talks between Finance Minister Dr Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison and the US delegation he received yesterday at Antaninarenina. Tom Bevan, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the US Embassy, expressed American interest in strengthening commercial relations and strategic partnerships with Madagascar. To achieve this, Washington is counting on a "whole of government" approach. Tom Bevan mentioned the possibility of mobilizing several American institutions, including the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), EXIM Bank, the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Treasury. The goal is to support American companies and identify projects of interest to both parties. On the Malagasy side, expectations are significant. Dr Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison recalled that Madagascar must consolidate macroeconomic stability, improve its business environment and develop insufficient infrastructure. Roads, electricity, networks and digital systems require considerable investments. A difficult equation in a context where public resources remain limited. The Finance Minister highlighted the use of public-private partnerships. The principle involves mobilizing the financial and technical capacities of the private sector to participate in projects the State could not finance alone or quickly. The ministry has a specialized structure for PPPs. Another issue emerged: how to enable American companies to better know about calls for tenders and available projects in Madagascar? Better information circulation could help attract new investors in infrastructure and energy. The energy sector offers promising prospects. Dr Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison emphasized Madagascar's desire to increase renewable energy. The goal is to reduce dependence on imported fuels and provide a sustainable response to electricity supply difficulties. Water could be another area of cooperation. Tom Bevan mentioned a memorandum of understanding involving an American company in conducting water resource prospecting studies in Madagascar. Discussions were not purely economic. Existing health cooperation between the two countries was also reviewed. Tom Bevan recalled that the partnership covers supply chains, laboratories, frontline health personnel, data collection and disease surveillance. For Dr Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison, this cooperation remains important for Madagascar, particularly in fighting infectious diseases. Progress in malaria control was cited as an achievement, thanks to prevention actions, insecticide-treated nets and interventions against mosquito vectors. Beyond traditional aid, the meeting shows a broader ambition: to make the Madagascar-United States relationship more of an investment and economic development partnership.