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The organisation was first established as Indian Ocean Rim Initiative in [[Mauritius]] on March 1995 and formally launched on 6–7 March 1997 by the conclusion of a [[multilateral treaty]] known as the Charter of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation.<ref name="iora">{{cite web | url=http://iora.net/about-us/background.aspx | title=Formation | publisher=Indian Ocean Rim Association | accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> The idea is said to have taken root during a visit of former South African Foreign Minister, Pik Botha, to India in November 1993. It was cemented during the subsequent presidential visit of Nelson Mandela to India in January 1995. Consequently, an Indian Ocean Rim Initiative was formed by [[South Africa]] and [[India]]. Mauritius and Australia were subsequently brought in. In March 1997, the IOR-ARC was formally launched, with seven additional countries as members: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Yemen, Tanzania, Madagascar and Mozambique.<ref>http://www.futuredirections.org.au/publication/the-indian-ocean-rim-association-for-regional-co-operation-india-takes-the-lead/</ref> |
The organisation was first established as Indian Ocean Rim Initiative in [[Mauritius]] on March 1995 and formally launched on 6–7 March 1997 by the conclusion of a [[multilateral treaty]] known as the Charter of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation.<ref name="iora">{{cite web | url=http://iora.net/about-us/background.aspx | title=Formation | publisher=Indian Ocean Rim Association | accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> The idea is said to have taken root during a visit of former South African Foreign Minister, Pik Botha, to India in November 1993. It was cemented during the subsequent presidential visit of Nelson Mandela to India in January 1995. Consequently, an Indian Ocean Rim Initiative was formed by [[South Africa]] and [[India]]. Mauritius and Australia were subsequently brought in. In March 1997, the IOR-ARC was formally launched, with seven additional countries as members: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Yemen, Tanzania, Madagascar and Mozambique.<ref>http://www.futuredirections.org.au/publication/the-indian-ocean-rim-association-for-regional-co-operation-india-takes-the-lead/</ref> |
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The apex body of the IOR-ARC is the Council of (Foreign) Ministers (COM). The meeting of the COM is preceded by the meetings of the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group (IORAG), Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum (IORBF), Working Group on Trade and Investment (WGTI), and the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO).<ref name="abut">{{cite web | url=http://www.iorarc2013.org/iora-2013/about-ior-arc.aspx | title=About IOR-ARC | publisher=Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation 2013 Australia | accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> |
The apex body of the IOR-ARC is the Council of (Foreign) Ministers (COM). The meeting of the COM is preceded by the meetings of the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group (IORAG), Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum (IORBF), Working Group on Trade and Investment (WGTI), and the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO).<ref name="abut">{{cite web | url=http://www.iorarc2013.org/iora-2013/about-ior-arc.aspx | title=About IOR-ARC | publisher=Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation 2013 Australia | accessdate=7 July 2014 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714224854/http://www.iorarc2013.org/iora-2013/about-ior-arc.aspx | archivedate=14 July 2014 | df= }}</ref> |
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===Objectives & Priority Areas of Cooperation=== |
===Objectives & Priority Areas of Cooperation=== |
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Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) | |
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| Headquarters | Ebene Cyber City, Mauritius |
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| Type | Intergovernmental |
| Membership | 21 states |
| Leaders | |
• Secretary General |  K V Bhagirath[1] |
• Chair |  Indonesia (2016-2018)[2] |
• Vice Chair |  Australia (2016-2018)[3] |
| Establishment | |
• 6 March 1997 | Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation |
| Time zone | UTC+2 to +10.5 |
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The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC), is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean.[4] 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 Open Regionalism for strengthening Economic Cooperation particularly on Trade Facilitation and Investment, Promotion as well as Social Development of the region.[5] The Coordinating Secretariat of IORA is located at Ebene, Mauritius.
The organisation was first established as Indian Ocean Rim Initiative in Mauritius on March 1995 and formally launched on 6–7 March 1997 by the conclusion of a multilateral treaty known as the Charter of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation.[6] The idea is said to have taken root during a visit of former South African Foreign Minister, Pik Botha, to India in November 1993. It was cemented during the subsequent presidential visit of Nelson Mandela to India in January 1995. Consequently, an Indian Ocean Rim Initiative was formed by South Africa and India. Mauritius and Australia were subsequently brought in. In March 1997, the IOR-ARC was formally launched, with seven additional countries as members: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Yemen, Tanzania, Madagascar and Mozambique.[7]
The apex body of the IOR-ARC is the Council of (Foreign) Ministers (COM). The meeting of the COM is preceded by the meetings of the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group (IORAG), Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum (IORBF), Working Group on Trade and Investment (WGTI), and the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO).[8]
The objectives of IORA are as follows:[6]
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) has identified six priority areas, namely:
IORA members undertake projects for economic co-operation relating to trade facilitation and liberalisation, promotion of foreign investment, scientific and technological exchanges, tourism, movement of natural persons and service providers on a non-discriminatory basis; and the development of infrastructure and human resources, poverty alleviation, promotion of maritime transport and related matters, cooperation in the fields of fisheries trade, research and management, aquaculture, education and training, energy, IT, health, protection of the environment, agriculture, disaster management.
The Association comprises 21 member states and 7 dialogue partners, the Indian Ocean Tourism Organisation and the Indian Ocean Research Group has observer status.[9]
Countries with the status of dialogue partners are:[9]
| Year | # | Dates | Country | City | Web site |
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| 2017 | 1st | March 5–7 | Indonesia |
Jakarta | | www.iora.net/ |
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