Context:
Canada’s request to become an observer/dialogue partner in IORA is being examined at the 28th Committee of Senior Officials meeting in New Delhi. IORA officials said Canada’s maritime expertise could support cooperation in maritime safety, security, connectivity and disaster response.
Explanation:
- Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1997 to promote cooperation among countries of the Indian Ocean Region.
- Its headquarters/Secretariat is located in Ebene, Mauritius.
- IORA currently has 23 member states including India and 12 dialogue partners, including major maritime actors interested in the Indian Ocean.
- Its major focus areas include maritime safety and security, trade and investment facilitation, fisheries management, disaster risk management, tourism, and academic, science and technology cooperation.
- It also works on Blue Economy and Women’s Economic Empowerment as cross-cutting priorities.
- Canada’s possible inclusion is significant because it is a major maritime country with expertise in coastal management, maritime domain awareness, connectivity, disaster mitigation and climate resilience.
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