# Senior Russian defense official and Madagascar army chief discuss military cooperation

https://mins.news/en/item/118010

- TASS, 2026-10-27 19:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2209131

> Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasily Osmakov met Madagascar Army Chief of Staff Demosthene Pikulas. They discussed joint defense cooperation projects and plans to put them into practice, reaffirming their commitment to dialogue and a strong departmental partnership.