Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko believes the Siteny law opens a new chapter in land policy favoring Malagasy citizens. The president of the National Assembly hailed the adoption of the Siteny law, presenting it as a major land reform. According to him, this legislation marks an important step in the process of returning land to the Malagasy state so it can be redistributed to citizens. For the lower house president, this reform could not have been achieved without "the political will and firm support of the president of the Refoundation, Michaël Randrianirina." He also highlighted collaboration between the government and the National Assembly, believing this led to a decision described as historic. In his view, this law addresses a long-standing objective: enabling Malagasy people to become owners of land formerly held by colonists.
True Owners
Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko explained that Malagasy citizens can now request acquisition of these lands from the state at "affordable rates." In rural areas, the price is set at five ariary per square meter, a measure he says aims to facilitate farmers and families' access to land ownership. The stated objective is to promote agricultural exploitation, construction, and development of productive activities. The National Assembly president views this reform as one of the concrete achievements of the Refoundation policy, stating it allows returning national wealth to its "true owners," the Malagasy people. He also thanked the minister of Land Planning and Land Services, General Lylison René de Rolland, for explanations provided to deputies during examination of the bill. "These are not words, but actions. These are not promises, but achievements," concluded Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, believing this reform constitutes an important page in the country's history, whose significance will be appreciated by future generations.