With reference to the Indian Ocean Rim Association IORA consider the following statements IORA is an...........

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With reference to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), consider the following statements

IORA is an organization of coastal countries bordering the Indian Ocean.
It focuses on economic cooperation, trade facilitation, investment, and social development.
The Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) is an initiative within IORA.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

All statements are correct.

IORA comprises coastal countries, focuses on various aspects of regional development, and includes the Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) initiative.

About Indian Ocean Rim Association

The IORA is an intergovernmental organization established in 1997, comprising 23 member states and 11 dialogue partners.
Aim: strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region.
Structure: IORA’s apex body is the Council of Foreign Ministers (COM) which meets annually.
A committee of Senior Officials (CSO) meets twice a year to progress IORA’s agenda.

IORA Members

Asia: India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Africa: Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Somalia , South Africa, Tanzania, Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles.
Oceania: Australia.
Europe: France

Dialogue partners: China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Russia, Turkiye, United Kingdom and United States of America.