The Indian Ocean Rim Association is an inter-governmental organisation which was established on 7 March 1997. The vision for IORA originated during a visit by late President Nelson Mandela of South Africa to India in 1995.

The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a dynamic inter-governmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 23 Member States and 12 Dialogue Partners.

INDIAN OCEAN RIM ASSOCIATION (IORA) 1. THE FORMATION OF IORA Highlighting the importance of economic co-operation between the countries bordering the Indian Ocean, the vision for IORA originated during a visit by late President Nelson Mandela of the Republic of South Africa to India in 1995, where he said: “The natural urge of the facts

All sovereign States of the Indian Ocean Rim are eligible for membership of the Association. To become members, States must adhere to the principles and objectives enshrined in the Charter of the Association.

Our Vision is to realize a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indian Ocean region by enhancing cooperation and strengthening the Indian Ocean region’s resilience to future challenges.

First International Meeting of Experts held in Grand Bay, Mauritius to discuss the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative (IORI) with the founding Member States namely Australia, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Oman, Singapore and South Africa known as the "founding members" or the M-7.

To work towards reliable, uninterrupted and safe movement of people, goods, resources and energy supplies throughout the Indian Ocean region; To enhance cooperation with relevant international organizations and agencies to support the IORA WGMSS in addressing common MSS challenges;

The Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum (IORBF) fosters business dialogue, action and partnerships that drive inclusive and sustained growth and balanced development in the Indian Ocean Rim region. The IORBF supports business-to …

CONVINCED that the Indian Ocean Rim, by virtue of past shared experience and geoeconomic - linkages among Member States, is poised for the creation of an effective Association and practical modalities of economic co-operation; and

Jan 22, 2025 · The 32nd Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum meeting was held virtually on 20 January 2025. This progressed future Business to Business and Government to Business activities within the Indian Ocean Region, including collaborations with the Women Economic Empowerment and Blue Economy IORA cross-cutting areas.