A joint mission of the United Nations and the African Union has been in the country from July 12 to 19, 2026 to evaluate and strengthen international support for the "Refoundation" process initiated by authorities. Led by Mohamed Idriss Farah, special envoy of the African Union Commission for Madagascar, and Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, special representative of the UN secretary-general to the African Union, the delegation was received on Monday, July 13 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During this meeting, Foreign Affairs Minister Alice N'Diaye reaffirmed Madagascar's commitment to consolidating its partnership with the United Nations and the African Union. Discussions focused notably on the implementation of the African Facility for Support to Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT), a mechanism designed to support countries engaged in political and institutional transition processes. However, Malagasy authorities emphasized a principle they consider essential: reforms must be conducted with respect for national sovereignty and priorities set by Madagascar. The head of Malagasy diplomacy also reiterated the government's willingness to maintain close dialogue with the United Nations, the African Union, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The stated objective is to coordinate international support necessary for continuing reforms launched since the Refoundation initiative began. For the Executive, this cooperation must enable "transforming the Refoundation process into a sustainable instrument of peace, political stability, and development."