Commits to signing foreign investment promotion and protection agreement during first visit by Canadian minister to Madagascar since 2009
June 20, 2014 - Antananarivo, Madagascar - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today was in Antananarivo, Madagascar, as Canada is following the transition of the new government, a critical step in the country’s return to constitutional order and greater democratic governance grounded in the rule of law.
During a meeting with Madagascar’s Prime Minister Roger Kolo, Minister Fast underlined the sustained efforts needed to foster a peaceful, democratic and prosperous future for Madagascar.
Minister Fast welcomed the commitment to move toward the signing and ratification of the Canada-Madagascar Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement. Canada and Madagascar are also in negotiations toward a Double Taxation Agreement.
“A Canada-Madagascar investment agreement will help attract more Canadian investment to Madagascar while strengthening commercial ties between our two countries. Canada is committed to supporting the rule of law in Madagascar through the creation of a stable, transparent investment climate.”
- Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade
Shannon Gutoskie
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Office of the Honourable Ed Fast
Minister of International Trade
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