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Russian and Malagasy officials discuss military cooperation
Russia's deputy defense minister met Madagascar's army chief to discuss military ties.
Vasily Osmakov and General Demosthene Pikulas held the meeting in Moscow.
They discussed joint projects in defense cooperation between the two countries.
They also considered plans to put the projects into practice.
The officials reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue and maintaining their defense partnership.
The meeting showed mutual interest in stronger military ties, though no specific next steps were announced.
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasily Osmakov met Madagascar Army Chief of Staff General Demosthene Pikulas to discuss military cooperation.
The talks covered joint defense projects and plans for putting them into practice.
The Russian Defense Ministry said the officials reaffirmed their commitment to constructive dialogue and a high level of partnership.
The ministry said the meeting confirmed mutual interest in strengthening military ties.
- Who
- Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasily Osmakov and General Demosthene Pikulas, Madagascar’s Chief of the Army Staff.
- What
- They discussed bilateral military cooperation, including joint defense projects and their implementation.
- When
- October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To discuss military cooperation and plans for joint defense projects.
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- Russian official
- Vasily Osmakov, Deputy Defense Minister
- Malagasy official
- General Demosthene Pikulas, Chief of the Army Staff
- Meeting date
- October 27, 2026
- Main topic
- Bilateral military cooperation
- Projects discussed
- Joint projects in the defense sphere
What people are saying
During the talks, the sides discussed joint projects of bilateral cooperation in the defense sphere and further plans toward their practical implementation
reaffirmed their commitment to developing constructive dialogue and maintaining their high level of interdepartmental partnership