24th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Meeting of the Council of Ministers (COM)

🌊 24th IORA Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting

• Date: 21 May 2025
• Host / Chair: Sri Lanka (Virtual Meeting)
• Theme: “Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generation”
• India’s Participation: Led by Shri P. Kumaran, Secretary (East), MEA

🔑 Key Highlights

1. India’s Role
   • Currently Vice-Chair of IORA and part of the Troika (Chair, Vice-Chair, Previous Chair).
   • Will assume Chairship of IORA for 2025–2027.
2. Participation
   • Attended by Ministers and high-level delegates from all 22 Member States and 12 Dialogue Partners.
3. Outcomes
   • Adoption of the “Colombo Communiqué”.
   • Focused discussions on:
     • Strengthening IORA.
     • Regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
     • Maritime security, economic growth, sustainability.
4. India’s Statement
   • Emphasized Vision of the Indian Ocean Region: well-being, peace, and progress of member nations.
   • Stressed cooperation & convergence on regional issues.
   • Strongly condemned terrorism in all forms, including state-sponsored terrorism, as a threat to peace and development.
     
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