25.5 kg of gold returned: A strong symbol of fraternity between Mauritius and Madagascar

The Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam, officially handed over to Madagascar 25.5 kg of gold seized in 2019 by the customs authorities in Mauritius. The ingots had been illegally introduced from Madagascar by three Malagasy nationals. The restitution took place in the presence of President Andry Rajoelina, who praised this gesture as a strong symbol of justice, respect and regional cooperation. At the ceremony, the Prime Minister stressed that t…

Antananarivo, 24 April, 6:30 p.m. – This gold has left Madagascar illegally. It is legitimate that it be returned to him. And it is Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam in person who handed over the 45 gold ingots, weighing 25.5 kilos, to the President of the Republic Andry Rajoelina this Thursday, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) Summit. The Mauritian head of government nevertheless regrets that the restitution took six…