Indian Ocean Rim Association – Focuses, Challenges, Opportunities
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The Indian Ocean is the 3rd largest ocean in the world. Its geopolitical importance stems from vast and largely unexplored mineral deposits and also serving as shipping highway. It is surrounded by 51 countries representing 25% of the world’s landmass. In the post-COVID world, the world nations will have to step up efforts to make up for the lost economic grounds. For this, IORA is being regarded as one of the possible avenues for improving international ties - especially as its one of the low hanging fruits.
What is IORA?
- The Indian Ocean Rim Association is an intergovernmental organization that was established on March 1997.
- It is a regional grouping that spanning the Indian Ocean.
- It is a ministerial-level forum that aims
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