Saudi Fund for Development breaks ground for the bridge of the Mangoky River in Madagascar

Saudi Fund for Development breaks ground for the bridge of the Mangoky River in Madagascar

Madagascar: In presence of the President of the Republic of Madagascar, H.E. Andry Rajoelina, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), represented by the General Manager for Africa Operations, Mr. Mohammed Alshammari, laid the foundation stone today to kick off the construction of the new Mangoky Bridge in Madagascar.

The Mangoky Bridge will be funded through a collaboration of entities, all of which share a vision of sustainable development for the world. The SFD has contributed $20 million to the project, which is part of a larger collective contribution from various donors. In its entirety, the contribution made represents a critical advancement of the nation's infrastructure, and will help to boost economic growth and improve the lives of millions of people in southwestern Madagascar.

Furthermore, attending the groundbreaking ceremony was the Prime Minister of the Republic of Madagascar, H.E. Christian Ntsay, the Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Madagascar, H.E. Colonel Andrianatrehina Ndriamihaja Livah, and other officials.

The bridge will connect the Atsimo-Andrefana and Menabe regions, which are home to some of the country's most important agricultural and tourism assets. Moreover, it will also reduce the travel time and improve transportation links between these two regions. The bridge will also play a