The President of the National Assembly, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, accompanied by several deputies, attended the official ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation. The celebration, held at the Chinese Embassy, brought together numerous diplomatic authorities and distinguished guests to celebrate the strength of ties binding these two world powers. Through this active participation in this solemn event, the head of Madagascar's lower chamber reaffirms concretely the strategic importance of strengthening parliamentary and diplomatic cooperation with these historic partners of the Great Island. Strategic Partnership For the Malagasy parliamentary delegation, this highly political visit continues the diversification of international alliances pursued in Antananarivo. Discussions at the reception highlighted a shared commitment to sustaining a framework of exchanges based on mutual respect and economic co-development. This major diplomatic meeting thus enables the legislative institution to establish its role as a leading player in implementing Madagascar's multivectoral diplomacy in the face of major global blocs.