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10th Indian Ocean Dialogue
The 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue has been organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Indian Ocean Rim Association Secretariat. The organisation is for regional cooperation, maritime security, and blue economy initiatives in the Indian Ocean region.
Indian Ocean Rim Association:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment | The Indian Ocean Rim Association has been established in 1997 as an intergovernmental organisation of states on the rim of the Indian Ocean. |
| Former Names | It was formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation. |
| Objectives | The organisation provides for sustainable growth, balanced regional development, economic cooperation, and freer flow of goods, services, and investment. |
| Membership | The organisation comprises 23 member states and 12 dialogue partners. |
| Asian Members | India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen are members from Asia. |
| African Members | Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Comoros, Mauritius, and Seychelles are members from Africa. |
| Oceania Member | Australia is the member from Oceania. |
| European Member | France is the member from Europe. |
| Dialogue Partners | Dialogue partners include China, Egypt, European Union, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States. |
| Priority Areas | The six priority areas comprise trade and investment, maritime safety and security, fisheries management, disaster risk management, and blue economy. |
| Apex Body | The Council of Foreign Ministers is the apex body and meets annually. |
| Secretariat | The secretariat is located in Ebène, Mauritius and is headed by a secretary-general appointed for a three-year term. |