On October 20, the interim head of state of Madagascar, LANDRIA NIRINA, appointed the economist Hailingchara Rama Rajonari Velu as the new prime minister.

Landrianirina said at an appointment ceremony held in the capital Antananarivo that day that the decision was made within the framework of the Constitution and in accordance with the recommendations of the National Assembly, while also taking into account Rajonarivelu's own work ability, experience and good relations with international organizations.

Rajoy is an economist and international trade expert who has worked with international agencies such as the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme and the African Development Bank for many years.