AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade Access: Malagasy herders are among producers seeking buyers at China’s import expo, where dedicated displays and year-round connections aim to open markets for least-developed countries. Financial Crime: Madagascar’s raids on scam compounds uncovered networks shifted from Cambodia; authorities say 13 sites were dismantled, 148 Chinese nationals extradited and $52 million in cryptocurrency seized. Russia-Madagascar Ties: President Michael Randrianirina and Vladimir Putin pledged to turn modest but growing trade into practical cooperation, including in economic and humanitarian fields. Export Risk: Madagascar’s prized Voatsiperifery pepper sells for up to €200 a kilogram in France, but forest loss and destructive harvesting threaten the supply; certification efforts seek to encourage regulated picking.
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