Hermann Immongault meets Gabonese diaspora in Madagascar

Following his official visit to Antananarivo, where he represented the president of the republic at the 66th independence anniversary celebrations of Madagascar, Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault met with Gabonese citizens living on the large island. The meeting provided a direct exchange with the Gabonese community about their daily concerns and reaffirmed Libreville’s commitment to maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the diaspora.

During the discussions, diaspora representatives shared several challenges facing Gabonese nationals in Madagascar. Key issues included the lack of a permanent consular representation, which complicates many administrative procedures, and matters related to Gabonese students, such as scholarship monitoring, recognition of university institutions, and strengthening academic exchanges. Community members also advocated for stronger economic ties between the two countries to foster entrepreneurial initiatives and cross-border investments.

A partnership set to deepen

In response to these concerns, Hermann Immongault assured that the various grievances would be carefully reviewed by the relevant authorities. He highlighted the need to enhance interactions between Libreville and Antananarivo, particularly on visa issues, scholarships managed by the Gabonese National Scholarships Agency (ANBG), and student support. The vice-president stressed the determination to build a closer relationship with Madagascar, in line with the vision of both heads of state.

Addressing business operators as well, Hermann Immongault encouraged Malgasy entrepreneurs to seize opportunities in Gabon, especially in the agri-food and energy sectors. He assured that institutional and economic exchanges between the two countries would increase in the coming months. This meeting with the diaspora reflects a drive to maintain close ties with Gabonese abroad and demonstrates the authorities’ will to make cooperation between Libreville and Antananarivo a lever for development, benefiting the populations and economic actors of both nations.