Madagascar stands for China's Anti-Secession Law

Madagascan Foreign Minister Marcel Ranjeva said Tuesday night that his country stands for the newly enacted Anti-Secession Law of China and its bid for a peaceful reunification.

Madagascar views the law as part of efforts by China to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Ranjeva in a statement broadcast on state television.

Citing the non-stop charter flight services between China's mainland and Taiwan during the traditional Spring Festival holidays, Ranjeva said Madagascar holds that the Chinese people across the Taiwan Straits approve of peaceful reunification of their country, which coincides with the Madagascan government's position.

The Madagascan foreign minister made the announcement after a meeting Monday with Chinese Ambassador to Madagascar Li Shuli. Ranjeva told Li that his country has been firm on the one-China policy in support of China's peaceful reunification.

The National People's Congress of China on Monday enacted the law with immediate effect to ensure peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the world at large.