# Madagascar international cooperation expansion > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madagascar-international-cooperation-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-30T07:24:42.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Madagascar is actively pursuing diverse international partnerships to drive economic and cultural development. In discussions with Turkey, officials focused on deepening bilateral relations through investments in agriculture, infrastructure, mining, tourism, health, and renewable energy. A significant component of this relationship involves the energy sector, specifically the management of the Ambohimanambola thermal power plant by a subsidiary of the Turkish Aksa Group. Parallel efforts are underway to bolster the tourism and audiovisual sectors through cooperation with European nations. Madagascar is working with France to enhance global visibility and improve tourism infrastructure, including road access and canal maintenance. Additionally, the government is collaborating with Italy to preserve its audiovisual heritage through the digitization and restoration of cinematic archives and professional training for local specialists. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Madagascar strengthens international partnerships in tourism and culture Madagascar is pursuing new partnerships with France to develop tourism infrastructure and with Italy to digitize and restore its national audiovisual and cinematic heritage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madagascar-strengthens-international-partnerships-in-tourism-and-culture ### 2026-10-30: Madagascar and Turkey seek to expand economic cooperation Madagascar and Turkey are pursuing enhanced economic ties, targeting investments in energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and health to drive industrialization and job growth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madagascar-and-turkey-seek-to-expand-economic-cooperation --- Cite as: Madagascar international cooperation expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/madagascar-international-cooperation-expansion