Indian Ocean Rim Association
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The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative (IORI) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC), is an international organisation consisting of 23 states bordering the Indian Ocean.[3] The IORA is a regional forum, tripartite in nature, bringing together representatives of Government, Business and Academia, for promoting co-operation and closer interaction among them. It is based on the principles of for strengthening Economic Cooperation particularly on Trade Facilitation and Investment, Promotion as well as Social Development of the region.[4] The Coordinating Secretariat of IORA is located at Ebene, Mauritius.
Indian Ocean Rim Association | |
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Headquarters | Ebene, Mauritius |
Working languages | |
Type | Intergovernmental |
Membership | 23 members: 12 dialogue partners: |
Leaders | |
• Secretary General | Salman Al Farisi, Secretary General[1] |
• Chair | Sri Lanka[2] |
• Vice Chair | India |
Establishment | |
• 6 March 1997 | Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation |
Time zone | UTC+2 to +10.5 |