Andry Rajoelina, 44, was sworn in as President of Madagascar on January 19th, 2019 after winning Presidential elections with 55.66 votes cast.
The swearing in ceremony was held at Mahamasina Stadium and saw different guests attending including Rwanda’s Senate President, Bernard Makuza who represented President Paul Kagame.
In his message written on his official Twitter handle, President Rajoelina thanked Makuza whom he said they had discussed bilateral relations between Rwanda and Madagascar adding that he looks forward to meeting President Kagame.
“Thanks to Bernard Makuza, Rwanda’s Senate President for coming. We discussed bilateral relations and I expressed my will to cooperate more with this country [Rwanda] which is a true African success story. Thank you President Paul Kagame and looking forward to meeting you,” President Rajoelina tweeted.
Andry Nirina Rajoelina becomes President after elections after he led Madagascar from March as President of the High Transitional Authority of Madagascar from March 2009 to January 2014 after the resignation of Marc Ravalomanana.
He also served as the Mayor Antananarivo City, from December among other senior positions he held.
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