Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)

The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is an intergovernmental organisation of 23 member states aimed at regional cooperation and sustainable development across the Indian Ocean.

IORA's Maritime Security and Piracy Combat

  • Enhances Information Sharing through centers like India’s IFC-IOR for better maritime domain awareness.
  • Conducts joint naval exercises to build interoperability against non-traditional threats and piracy.
  • Strengthens legal frameworks to secure Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs) for global trade.

Blue Economy Cooperation Framework

  • Focuses on sustainable fisheries management to ensure food security for littoral nations.
  • Promotes renewable ocean energy and seabed mineral exploration under environmental safeguards.
  • Encourages marine biotechnology and eco-friendly coastal tourism for ....
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