Indian Ocean Rim Association - IORA
The Indian Ocean Rim Association is an inter-governmental organisation which was established on 7 March 1997. The vision for IORA originated during a visit by late President Nelson Mandela of South Africa to India in 1995.
IORA Homepage | iora
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a dynamic inter-governmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 23 Member States and 12 Dialogue Partners.
INDIAN OCEAN RIM ASSOCIATION (IORA) 1. THE FORMATION OF IORA Highlighting the importance of economic co-operation between the countries bordering the Indian Ocean, the vision for IORA originated during a visit by late President Nelson Mandela of the Republic of South Africa to India in 1995, where he said: “The natural urge of the facts
Member States - IORA
All sovereign States of the Indian Ocean Rim are eligible for membership of the Association. To become members, States must adhere to the principles and objectives enshrined in the Charter of the Association.
IORA Milestones and Achievements
Launch of the Association known as Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) and adoption of the Charter during the First Ministerial Meeting held in Grand Bay, Mauritius, and attended by fourteen Member States.
Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) | iora
Jan 1, 2014 · The Indian Ocean Dialogue (hereinafter referred as IOD) is a flagship initiative of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), established by the 13th Council of Ministers’ meeting, held in November 2013 in Perth, Australia.
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IORA AT A GLANCE
The Indian Ocean Rim Association is an inter-governmental organisation which was established on 7th March 1997. IORA enhances economic dialogue and regional cooperation to promote sustainable growth and balanced development for prosperous Indian Ocean Rim.
Council of Ministers (COM) - IORA
The theme chosen by the Chair, for their mandate 2023-2025, and announced at the COM meeting in October 2023 is “Strengthening Regional Architecture: Reinforcing Indian Ocean Identity". Additionally, the current Vice-Chair of the organisation is India, which shall second the Chair in their mandate until India assumes the Chairship in 2025.
Upcoming Events - IORA
Aug 21, 2023 · 9th Indian Ocean Dialogue on Innovation in Blue Economy and its Role in GDP Contribution, 22-23 May 2023, Zanzibar, Tanzania To facilitate regional, interdisciplinary discussions across various Blue Economy sectors and ...
Maritime Safety & Security - IORA
The Indian Ocean region faces many traditional and non-traditional maritime safety and security (MSS) challenges including: Piracy ; Armed robberies at sea ; Terrorism ; Illegal trafficking of humans, drugs, weapons and wildlife ; Crimes in the fisheries sector including illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing