Indian Ocean Rim Association - IORA

Indian Ocean Rim Association - IORA IORA is an inter-governmental organisation comprising 23 Member States & 12 Dialogue Partners

09/08/2026

IORA extends its best wishes to the Republic of Singapore on its National Day

Joined IORA in 1997
Capital: Singapore
Languages: English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil
Currency: Singapore dollar

On 4 August 2026, the IORA Secretariat welcomed Mr Frantz Celestin, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regio...
05/08/2026

On 4 August 2026, the IORA Secretariat welcomed Mr Frantz Celestin, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regional Director for East, Horn and Southern Africa, and his delegation to Ebene, Mauritius.

The delegation met IORA Officials to discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation on Maritime Safety and Security, Disaster Risk Management, and Climate Change.

The meeting underscored IORA’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with regional and international organisations to address shared challenges across the Indian Ocean Region.



IOM Mauritius & Seychelles

The Second Advisory Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group (IORAG) Member State Focal Points with the IORAG Earl...
30/07/2026

The Second Advisory Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group (IORAG) Member State Focal Points with the IORAG Early Career Professionals (ECP) Network Steering Committee was held virtually on 28 July 2026.

The meeting brought together Member State National Focal Points, IORAG Focal Points and members of the ECP Network Steering Committee. Participants received updates on the progress of the ECP Network, discussed opportunities to strengthen Member State engagement, and were briefed on the call for applications for the second cohort of the ECP Network Steering Committee, reaffirming IORA's commitment to advancing and empowering early career professionals across the Indian Ocean region.

On 23–24 July 2026, the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), in collaboration with the National Marine Biodiversity Inst...
29/07/2026

On 23–24 July 2026, the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), in collaboration with the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), concluded the IORA–MABIK International Webinar on Blue Technology for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Bio-resources in the Indian Ocean.

Organised under the Republic of Korea–Indian Ocean Cooperation Fund (KICF), the webinar brought together government officials, researchers, scientists, and practitioners from across the Indian Ocean region to exchange knowledge and experiences on blue technology, marine biotechnology, sustainable seafood value chains, ecosystem restoration, blue carbon and climate resilience.

The webinar also featured country presentations, providing an opportunity for participating Member States to share national priorities, challenges and opportunities in the sustainable utilisation of marine bio-resources.

26/07/2026

IORA extends its best wishes to the Republic of Maldives on its Independence Day🇲🇻

Joined IORA in 2018
Capital: Malé
Language: Dhivehi
Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa

23/07/2026

IORA extends its best wishes to the Arab Republic of Egypt 🇪🇬 on its National Day.

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Joined IORA in 1999
Capital: Cairo
Languages: Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic
Currency: Egyptian Pound

🌊 The Indian Ocean Rim Association in collaboration with the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), wi...
20/07/2026

🌊 The Indian Ocean Rim Association in collaboration with the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), will host the International Webinar on Blue Technology for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Bio-resources in the Indian Ocean under the Republic of Korea–Indian Ocean Cooperation Fund (KICF). The webinar is open to all 23 IORA Member States and Dialogue Partners and will bring together government officials, researchers, technical experts and practitioners working in the Blue Economy and marine sectors.

This two-day webinar will mark the first activity of a three-year capacity-building programme (2026–2028), aimed at strengthening knowledge, innovation and regional cooperation in the Blue Economy across the Indian Ocean region.

Participants will engage in expert lectures, country presentations, regional knowledge exchange and preparatory discussions for the KICF In-Person Meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea, in September 2026.

For further information, please contact [email protected].

14/07/2026

The 14th of July marks France's National Day celebration. Happy Bastille Day! 🇫🇷

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France/Reunion joined IORA in 2020
Capital: Paris/St Denis
Language: French
Currency: Euro

On 8 July 2026, H.E. Sanjiv Ranjan, Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association, met with H.E. Dr. Huang Shifa...
08/07/2026

On 8 July 2026, H.E. Sanjiv Ranjan, Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association, met with H.E. Dr. Huang Shifang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Mauritius at the Secretariat, Ebene, Mauritius. This meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the IORA and China.

The IORA Secretariat expresses its sincere appreciation to the Government of the People's Republic of China, an IORA Dialogue Partner since 2000, for its support and continued commitment to advancing regional cooperation across the Indian Ocean region.

06/07/2026

IORA extends best wishes to the Union of Comoros on its Independence Day! 🇰🇲

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Joined IORA in 2012
Capital: Moroni
Languages: Comorian, Arabic & French
Currency: Comorian Franc

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