Madagascar's Minister of Foreign Affairs Christine Razanamahasoa gives a speech during an event featuring Chinese gastronomic tastings to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Feb. 7, 2026. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua) Madagascar's Minister of Foreign Affairs Christine Razanamahasoa on Saturday expressed hope that new momentum will be injected into Madagascar-China relations, while extending her greetings to the Chinese people ahead of the Chinese New Year.