ICMEI Extends Congratulations to the People of Madagascar on Independence Day. New Delhi, 26th June 2025: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), under the leadership of its President Dr. Sandeep Marwah, extended warm congratulations to Mr. Tahina Rasmoelina, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Madagascar in India, and to the people of Madagascar on the occasion of their Independence Day, celebrated annually on 26th June.
In a recent significant diplomatic and cultural exchange. Dr. Sandeep Marwah had the privilege of meeting His Excellency Mr. Richard Ravalomanana. The Hon’ble Vice President of Madagascar in London, where Dr. Marwah felicitated by him for his extraordinary contributions to the promotion of art and culture.
During this meeting, **Dr. Marwah proposed appointing the Vice President as the Chief Patron of the newly formed Indo Madagascar Film and Cultural Forum, an initiative of ICMEI aimed at fostering deeper cooperation between the two countries through the powerful mediums of cinema, literature, and cultural exchange.
“I firmly believe that cultural diplomacy one of the strongest bridges between nations,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah. “The Indo Madagascar Film and Cultural Forum will serve as a platform for collaborative artistic endeavors, knowledge exchange, and mutual appreciation of our rich heritages.”
As a gesture of goodwill and collaboration, Dr. Marwah also extended a formal invitation toMr. H.E. Richard Ravalomanana to visit India and inaugurate the upcoming Global Literary Festival Noida, scheduled for September 2025. The official letter of invitation will be dispatched shortly.
India and Madagascar share such as longstanding cordial relations. And this cultural initiative expected to deepen the friendship between the two nations. By encouraging dialogue through arts and creative expressions. ICMEI continues to work proactively with embassies and cultural institutions worldwide to build strong people-to-people. Hence connections and promote global peace and understanding through media and entertainment. Hence ICMEI Extends Congratulations to the People of Madagascar on Independence Day.