Aired: Friday, February 5, 2021 Hello everyone, I’m honored to send the best wishes of the people of the United States in advance of the 34th African Union Summit. This past year has also shown us how interconnected our world is – and how our fates are bound up together. That’s why my administration is …
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His Excellency the First President of the Supreme Court, The President of the Cour des Comptes, Commissaire, Our valued partners, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning friends and colleagues, I am honored to stand beside the First President of the Supreme Courttoday, just as the United States stands with the Malagasy people – as …
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December 14, 2020 Antananarivo His Excellency the President of Madagascar, The staff of the Presidency, Our valued partners, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Miarahaba anareo namana sy mpiara-miasa. Voninahitra ho ahy ny mijoro eto anilan’ny Filohan’ny Repoblika androany, tahaka ny ijoroan’i Etazonia eo anilan’ny vahoaka malagasy miatrika ny haintany sy ny tsy fanjarian-tsakafo izay mianjady amin’ny vahoaka …
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Speech of Ambassador Michael P. Pelletier Good afternoon friends and colleagues… Ladies and gentlemen, far and near: thank you for joining, or rather logging on, as we celebrate the 244th anniversary of the independence of the United States. Despite the physical distance that separates us today, we thought it was important that we find …
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Speech of Ambassador Michael P. Pelletier Virtual celebration of the 244th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America Ladies and gentlemen, friends and colleagues, all those joining us from far and near: thank you for joining, or rather logging on, as we celebrate the 244th anniversary of the independence of the United …
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April 20, 2020 The story of U.S. leadership in the global battle against Covid-19 is a story of days, months, and decades. Every day, new U.S. technical and material assistance arrives in hospitals and labs around the world. These efforts, in turn, build on a decades-long foundation of American expertise, generosity, and planning that is …
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Arahabaina! Tratry ny asaramanitra daholo! Distinguished guests and friends, thank you for joining us to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the independence of the United States (and over 150 years of friendship between our two countries). It is fitting to gather here at Villa Philadelphia, since it was in the city of Philadelphia that on …
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Congratulations Madagascar. After a peaceful election season, you have made your voices heard by participating in the most democratic of processes – that of choosing your next president. We, the U.S. Embassy, had over 40 election observers traveling across Madagascar to witness your country’s electoral process. It was wonderful to see communities throughout the country gathering together to …
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I am honored to be here today to celebrate the swearing-in of Peace Corps Madagascar’s newest Education Volunteers. It has now been 57 years since President John F. Kennedy ignited the imagination of a nation by creating the Peace Corps. Today, each of the future volunteers participating in today’s ceremony is joining the legions of …
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On behalf of the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate you, the people of Madagascar, for celebrating your civic duty in voting for your future president. For the past 150 years, the United States has stood with Madagascar, in support of democracy. We are pleased to have observed an election devoid …
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Chargé d’Affaires Stuart R. Wilson Friday, September 14, 2018, Infinithé Ivandry His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Ecology, and Forests; His Excellency the Minister of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries; Members of Government; Honored Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen. I am very happy to be with you today to celebrate the strong and enduring partnership that exists …
Read More» Minister of National Defense; Secretary General of the Malagasy Armed Forces; Chief of Staff of the Malagasy Armed Forces; Chief of the Malagasy Navy; Director General of the Malagasy Port, Maritime, and River Authority; Generals; Admirals; Distinguished delegates; Ladies and gentlemen; On behalf of the United States Embassy, it is my honor to welcome you …
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Thank you so much to all our honored guests for joining us here. Before I begin my speech, I also want to give a special thank you to all the Embassy staff who have worked so hard over the last few months to make this celebration possible, particularly to our GSO Amy Monsarrat who, will …
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“In recognition of his merits and achievements” during his tenure in Madagascar, Ambassador Robert T. Yamate has been awarded by the Malagasy Minister of Foreign Affairs Henri Rabary-Njaka the distinction “Commandeur de l’Ordre National Malagasy” during an official ceremony today. Ambassador Yamate has received it “on behalf of his colleagues” from the U.S. Mission to Madagascar. …
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Ribbon-cutting at the New Education Building – Centre Valbio Ranomafana – March 16, 2018 The Honorable Minister of Environment The Honorable Dr. Patricia Wright, I am so very happy to be here with you all today, to make one last visit to this beautiful campus and its amazing founder, Dr. Patricia Wright, and to lay …
Read More» The “Wildly Beautiful” countering wildlife trafficking campaign is vitally important to help preserve the most vulnerable species here in Madagascar. Ambassador Yamate Remarks at World Wildlife Day Event Thursday, March 8, American Center Tanjombato His Excellency the Prime Minister of Madagascar; Her Excellency the Minister of Environment, Ecology, and Forests; Members of Government; Honored …
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Embassy Multi-Purpose Room Wednesday, February 28, 2016 I am so very happy to celebrate this landmark with you here today. The United States Embassy in Madagascar is committed to supporting the advancement of the English language, and we are proud to be able to extend the English Access Microscholarship program to Thriving Youth Madagascar Association. …
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Speech of Ambassador Robert T. Yamate Reception of Sorghum in Tolagnaro and Announcement of USAID/FFP $4.3 million contribution to WFP operations Taolagnaro, February 09, 2018. I am very pleased to be here with you today to highlight the partnership between the governments of Madagascar and the United States to provide this sorghum. It is our …
Read More» 2018 Madagascar Elections Ambassador Yamate Remarks for the Announcement of $1.2 Million Grant to the UNDP Donors Program for the 2018 Madagascar Elections National Independent Election Commission (CENI) Headquarters Thursday, December 7, 2017, 2:00 pm CENI President Mr. Hery Rakotomanana, United Nations Representative Violet Kakyomya, Honored guests, Ladies and gentlemen. 2018 will be an important …
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Donation of Project C.U.R.E. Medical equipment to the Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana and the Direction Centrale de Service de Sante Militaire November 27, 2017 I am honored to be here today to celebrate this partnership that will help advance Madagascar’s health and security sector. Today’s event demonstrates the strong security cooperation between the United States …
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Fluidic/Henri Fraise Solar Power Plant Inauguration and Launch of 100 Villages Project I am honored to be here today to celebrate this partnership that will help advance Madagascar’s development in the energy sector. Today’s event demonstrates the strong commercial cooperation between the United States and Madagascar, and it’s potential for helping both our countries. The economic …
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Ceremonial Signing of Fluidic-Henri Fraise-USTDA Agreement September 14, 2017, Ministry of Water, Energy, and Hydrocarbons His Excellency the Minister of Water, Energy, and Hydrocarbons; The Vice President of Henri Fraise Fils & Cie; The Regional Vice President of Fluidic Energy; Honored guests and members of government; Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the United States …
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DCM’s Remarks at RENPOWER Madagascar Renewable Energy Power Infrastructure & Energy Efficiency Investors Conference Wednesday, September 13, 11:00 AM Carlton Hotel Thank you for the invitation to speak at this important and very interesting event. It’s great to be with everyone this morning. Although I’ve just arrived in Madagascar, it’s already clear to me how …
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Ambassador Robert T. YAMATE closing remarks Good afternoon. His Excellency the Minister of National Defense, The Honorable Chief of the General Army Staff, The Honorable Deputy Commander of the National Gendarmerie, Commander Gibson and Mr. Roarke, instructors of the International Professional Advanced Leadership course, Participants of the Int’l Professional Advanced Leadership course, Honored guests, …
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CODEL Reception : Salutations I am so very happy to welcome you here tonight, to honor an extraordinary visit to Madagascar. Embassy Antananarivo is honored to welcome to Madagascar six distinguished members of the United States House of Representatives, and their spouses and family members, their legislative staff, and military staff supporting their travel. …
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Launch of Symbion Power Plant Mandroseza Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 AM Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor and a pleasure to be here today at the inauguration of the Symbion Power plant. Today’s event is the successful result of the tremendous effort made by Symbion, along with their partners in the Malagasy government, …
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Speech of Ambassador Robert T. Yamate July 4th Celebration CMR Ambaranjana, Antananarivo June 30, 2017 Thank you everyone for joining us today, to help us celebrate the 241st anniversary of American Independence, and the 150th anniversary of the establishment of American-Malagasy relations. In 1866, one hundred and fifty years ago, President Andrew Johnson sent the …
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Opening Remarks by Ambassador Robert T YAMATE June 15, 2017 – American Center Madame Foreign Minister, President of the CENI, President of the HOPE Association, Excellencies, Honorable guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It was almost a year ago that I congratulated members of the 12th cohort for successfully completing their year of seminars at the …
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Ambassador Robert T. Yamate Remarks June 15, 2017 Colleagues and friends: Thank you for gathering here today to mark the unveiling of the LGBTI Pride Flag. Every June, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and Intersex Pride Month is celebrated to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan that marked a turning point in …
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02/22/2017 : Ambassador Yamate Remark – 38’ Metal Shark Boat to Malagasy Navy (Salutations) Thank you attending this important event. I am so very honored to be able to represent the United States as together with President Rajaonarimampianina, we observe long standing traditions of Navies around the world in commissioning a naval vessel and …
Read More» ADRA’s impact in Madagascar grew over time and the organization expanded to other activities in the health, education and food security sectors and five additional regions of Madagascar. Protocol greetings… Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to be here tonight to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency’s active presence, …
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Ambassador Yamate Madagascar/United States Exchange Alumni (MUSEA) Reception Remarks American Center Tanjombato, February 9, 2017 Distinguished and proud members of MUSEA – the Madagascar United States Exchange Alumni; Which includes – alumni of the IVLP, Humphrey, Fulbright, YALI, AWEP, and SUSI exchange programs; Honorable guests, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and friends. Thank you all so …
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Ambassador Yamate ACCESS Event Remarks American Center Tanjombato, Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10:00 – 11:00 Minister of National Education, ETP Board Director, ETP Director, Distinguished guests, family members, and ACCESS graduates and future participants, I am honored to celebrate with you today a double event – the graduation of the 5th cohort and the launch …
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01/30/2017 : U.S. government provides another $2.7 million for drought relief; calls for a formal emergency declaration New funding brings the total U.S. government contribution to over $39 million for emergency food relief to southern Madagascar Antananarivo – As the emergency in the south of Madagascar continues into the lean season between harvests, the United …
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U.S. Ambassador Robert Yamate Remarks – Interfaith Dialogue American Center Tanjombato, January 18, 2017 I am so happy to be able to join you today for this important event. I would like to thank all of those who worked on bringing this event together, which was a direct result of the work our Embassy and …
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11/09/2016 : Ambassador Yamate Election Results Press Conference Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 13:00MPR, U.S. Embassy Thank you all for coming today to cover this momentous occasion – the results of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Since our country’s founding, the electorate in the United States has progressed from one where only a small portion of …
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Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Robert Yamate Africa Endeavor Dinner Minister of Defense Distinguished government and military members from more than 40 countries and international organizations, Ladies and gentlemen, I wanted to take this opportunity to personally welcome you to Madagascar and to the Africa Endeavor Senior Leader Communications Symposium. I am sure you will …
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The Honorable Prime Minister of the Republic of Madagascar, The Honorable President of the Senate, The Honorable President of the National Assembly, The Honorable President of the High Constitutional Court, The Honorable Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, The Honorable Ministers of the Government of Madagascar, Representatives of the Government and Institutions of Madagascar, Representatives of …
Read More» English Teaching Program (ETP) ACCESS Graduation Ceremony Saturday, February 13, 2016 10:00 a.m. American Center, Tanjombato Mr. Secretary General (SG) of the Ministry of Education, Rolland Rabeson ETP Board Director, Mireille Razafindrazaka ETP Director Vony Razanadrakoto Distinguished guests, friends and family members, and most of all, ACCESS graduates: I am so very happy to celebrate …
Read More» Speech by Mr. Robert Yamate, US Ambassador, during the ceremony at the A&C Hotel, Antananarivo Dear Minister of Health Dear Minister of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Dear Minister of Population, Dear Minister of Interior and Decentralization Dear Chief of Party of the MAHEFA project, Dear Regional Directors of Health and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Dear CCDS …
Read More» Honorable [minister of….] Government officials Colleagues from the non-governmental sector, diplomatic colleagues and friends…. Nothing will unlock Africa’s economic potential more than ending the cancer of corruption. These are from the remarks made by President Obama at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa last July. It is a simple fact that is as true …
Read More» Prime Minister’s Palace Museum in Andafiavaratra| Thursday, January 21, 2016 Honorable Minister, Colleagues, and friends, It is a great pleasure for me to be here this morning for the launching of this project, the “Preservation of the 19th Century Prime Minister’s Palace Museum in Andafiavaratra.” This project, unlike any other that the U.S. Embassy has ever …
Read More» I am so very happy to be here this evening, to present the Disney Conservation Hero award to Prof. Jonah Ratsimbazafy. It is an important honor not just for him personally, but for the organizations with which he has worked over his long career. His work, and this award, bring attention to the importance of …
Read More» Remarks by Ambassador Robert T. Yamate during the handover ceremony of donated equipment from USAID-funded project JHPIEGO to the regional hospital – Toamasina December 7, 2015 Mesdames et Messieurs, Bonjour. I am very pleased to be here today to officially launch the Maternal and Child Survival program (MCSP) in the Atsinanana region. Improving maternal and child health …
Read More» Honorable Executive Secretary for the BNGRC Honorable Chef de District Honorable Mayor Representatives from the Urban Commune of Antananarivo Representatives from the Private Sector Platform Dear partners, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen It is my honor to be here at the Antananarivo Town Hall with with all of you to congratulate you on a successful …
Read More» Mr. Prime Minister, Dr. Patel, staff of Duke Lemur Center, local dignitaries, residents, partners, and friends, It is a pleasure to be visiting SAVA today – my first opportunity as Ambassador. And I am particularly pleased to be meeting with such a dedicated group of individuals, committed to preserving and protecting Madagascar’s unique biodiversity while …
Read More» Minister of Education Paul Rabary, Head of the Alumni Association, Head of the YALI Association, Thank you all for coming to this event. This week has been full of celebrations for all of us involved in the American Center. For tonight’s event, we have brought together a group of extraordinary people — individuals who have …
Read More» It is truly a pleasure for me to be here today, in such esteemed company, for this momentous event. After several years of effort, together we are opening this beautiful facility, the American Center of Madagascar. Over five years since our former cultural center in downtown Antananarivo closed, I am pleased that there is once …
Read More» Independence Day Reception Villa Philadelphia, AntananarivoJuly 1, 2015 Honorable guests, What a pleasure it is to be hosting you here at Villa Philadelphia, the first time we have had an Independence Day reception at the Ambassador’s residence in six years, and the first time in as many years that a United States Ambassador has had …
Read More» Honorable Chers collègues de corps diplomatique Thank you so much for joining with us in celebrating the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. Hosting today’s event is a great honor for me, and I am pleased to be sharing this honor with my co-hosts from the Delegation of the …
Read More» Mesdames et Messieurs, Invités Distingués, Bonjour, On behalf of the American people, it is an honor to welcome you. Today, we would like to highlight an important milestone in improving access to family planning methods to Malagasy women. Madagascar is now the first country in the world to scale up pregnancy test use by community …
Read More» Members of the media, alumni of the YALI program, family members and, especially, this year’s Mandela Fellows: Welcome, thank you for coming, and congratulations to this year’s fellows. In 2010, President Barack Obama launched the Young African Leaders Initiative –“YALI” – to empower the incredible talent and creativity of young Africans. Last year, President Obama …
Read More» Saturday, May 9, 2015; 09:30-11:00 Nouveau Parc des Expositions FORELLO EXPO Tanjombato – Antananarivo The Honorable Minister of Industry, It is truly an honor for me to be here as we open this conference organized by the Ministry of Industry on the African Growth and Opportunity Act, better known as AGOA. For those that may …
Read More» Chers invités du Ministère de la Communication et de l’Ordre des journalistes, chers membres du groupe de travail sur les droits humains, bonjour. Je tenais à venir vous saluer et vous souhaiter la bienvenue personnellement lors de cette session spéciale du Groupe de travail sur les droits humains, portant sur la liberté de la presse. …
Read More» It is truly an honor for me to be with you here today at the opening of “USA Day,” organized by the International Trade Board of Madagascar with the support of the American Chamber of Commerce and the United States Embassy. The economic and commercial relations between the United States and Madagascar run deep. The …
Read More» His Excellency Mister Prime Minister, Her Excellency Madam Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, His Excellency Mister Minister of Public Health, His Excellency Mister Minister of Transport, Tourism and Meteorology, Ladies and Gentlemen, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Mr. Chief of the Vakinankaratra Region, Mr. President of the Special Delegation, Antsirabe I, Mr. the …
Read More» Distinguished members from the Malagasy government and military, Leaders from the Defense Institute for International Legal Studies, Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you all for taking the time to commit to this vital training. The safeguarding of human rights has been central to the United States since our establishment over 200 years ago. Today the promotion …
Read More» It was a pleasure to present my credentials to President Rajaonarimampianina today. My appointment, as the first ambassador to Madagascar to be named in five years, is a symbol of the restored bond between our two countries, and I look forward to engaging with the President, the government, and Malagasy people, to help Madagascar realize …
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