20th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting Held in UAE

The 20th edition of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting via video conferencing under the Chairmanship of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The theme of the meeting was “Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean”. The Indian delegation was led by V. Muraleedharan, MoS, Ministry of External Affairs. Sri Lanka has assumed the charge of Vice-Chair of IORA for the period 2021-23.

WARRIOR 4.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams | Bilingual | Live Class

About Meeting:

  • The COM-20 was inaugurated by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE.
  • The UAE assumed the position of the IORA Chair in November 2019 during the 19th COM, for the period 2019-2021.
  • All 22 Member States and 10 Dialogue Partners participated in the virtual meeting to discuss ways in coordinating efforts to achieve IORA’s vision for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indian Ocean region as outlined in the Jakarta Concord and IORA Action Plan.
  • During the 2020 COM, France was inducted as the 23rd member state of IORA.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Secretary-General of Indian Ocean Rim Association: Nomvuyo Nokwe.
  • Indian Ocean Rim Association Founded: 7 March 1997.
  • Indian Ocean Rim Association  Headquarters: Ebene, Mauritius.

Find More Summits and Conferences Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

RBI Foundation Day 2026: History, Functions, New Initiatives & Rupee Stabilisation

On the 1st of April India observed the foundation day of the Reserve Bank of…

4 hours ago

How many Nuclear Power Plants in India? Check the Names

Nuclear Energy plays an important role in India's electricity production. It is one of the…

6 hours ago

Amaravati Set to Become The Andhra Pradesh Sole Capital: Explained

The Coastal State of India Andhra Pradesh is set for the major administrative transformation as…

8 hours ago

India’s First Quantum Computer to be Launch in Amaravati: Chandrababu Naidu Announces

For the major leap in the advanced technology as the Andhra Pradesh will launch the…

8 hours ago

International Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist Books: Themes and Analysis

The International Booker Prize 2026 has shortlisted the books and this are featuring the six…

8 hours ago

List of Important Days in April 2026, National and International Events

April, starting month of the financial year, has many national and international events. From cultural…

9 hours ago