According to media sources, The 24th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Meeting of the Council of Ministers (COM), hosted by the IORA Chair Sri Lanka, was held virtually, today under the theme: “Sustainable Indian Ocean for future Generation”. Secretary (East) in External Affairs Ministry, P. Kumaran, led the Indian delegation at the 24th meeting of IORA COM.
Ministry of External Affairs in its statement said that India is currently the Vice-Chair of IORA and part of the Troika. India will assume the Chairship of IORA for 2025-2027. It added that the 24th COM meeting saw the participation of Ministers and High level delegates from all 22 IORA Member States and IORA’s 12 Dialogue Partners. During the meeting, the Member States held discussions on strengthening IORA, matters of regional interest and adopted the ‘Colombo Communiqué’.
Mr. P. Kumaran in his statement, underscored India’s commitment to the well-being and progress of nations of the Indian Ocean, in alignment with India’s Vision of the Indian Ocean Region. He noted that cooperation, collaboration and concerted efforts among Member States, are essential to reach convergence on issues of common interest in the Indian Ocean Region.
Mr. P. Kumaran affirmed that terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, whether state-sponsored or carried out by individuals, poses a serious threat to peace, security, and development of the region, and must be unequivocally condemned.
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