Xi congratulates Madagascar leader on reelection

President Xi Jinping has congratulated Andry Rajoelina on his reelection as president of Madagascar, pledging to work with him to promote bilateral ties.

In a congratulatory message sent to Rajoelina on Tuesday, Xi said China and Madagascar have a longstanding friendship.

In recent years, both countries have stepped up development of their relations with fruitful achievements in exchanges and cooperation in various fields, he said, and they have firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns.