Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Rim Association IORA 1 IOR ARC a regional c...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):

1. IOR-ARC, a regional cooperation initiative of the Indian Ocean Rim countries, was established in Mauritius in March 1997.

2. China and USA is the member of this association.

3. India is the dialog partner of this association

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 3 only

1,2 and 3

2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

About Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):
IOR-ARC, a regional cooperation initiative of the Indian Ocean Rim countries, was established in Mauritius in March 1997 with the aim of promoting economic and technical cooperation. IOR-ARC is the only pan-Indian ocean grouping.
It brings together countries from three continents having different sizes, economic strengths, and a wide diversity of languages, cultures.
It aims to create a platform for trade, socio-economic and cultural cooperation in the Indian Ocean rim area, which constitutes a population of about two billion people.
The Indian Ocean Rim is rich in strategic and precious minerals, metals and other natural resources, marine resources and energy, all of which can be sourced from Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), continental shelves and the deep seabed.
Presently it has 21 members- Australia, Bangladesh, Comoros, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Oman, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
China, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States are dialogue partners.
The Indian Ocean Tourism Organisation, and the Indian Ocean Research Group hold observer status.