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Council of Ministers (COM)

The highest authority of the Association rests with the Council of (Foreign) Ministers (COM), which meets annually or more often, as collectively decided.

The COM formulates policy, reviews progress on co-operation and makes decisions on new areas of co-operation. It also deliberates on the establishment of additional mechanisms and Specialized Agencies, and on matters of general interest. The Council of Ministers elects a Chair and a Vice Chair of the Association, each for a period of two years.

Documents
  • Nov 24
    2022
  • Nov 17
    2021
    Dhaka Communique 17 Nov 2021
  • Nov 13
    2019
    Abu Dhabi Communique 7 Nov 2019
  • Oct 30
    2019
    IORA Travel Note
Press Releases
Events
  • 09 - 11 Oct
    2023
    Council of Ministers
    The 23rd Council of Ministers (COM) & Committee of Senior Officials of IORA
    Sri Lanka
  • 24 - 24 Nov
    2022
    Council of Ministers
    Bangladesh hosting 22nd Council of Ministers Meeting on 24 November
    InterContinental Dhaka.
  • 15 - 17 Nov
    2021
    Council of Ministers
    The 21st IORA Council of Ministers’ Meeting and the 23rd Committee of Senior Officials’ Meeting in Dhaka.
    In-person (Dhaka) & Virtual Meeting
  • 15 - 17 Dec
    2020
    Council of Ministers
    20th IORA Council of Ministers’ and related meetings
    Virtual Meeting
  • 05 - 07 Nov
    2019
    Council of Ministers
    19th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting on 7 November 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • 31 Oct - 02 Nov
    2018
    Council of Ministers
    18th IORA Council of Ministers' and related Meetings
    Durban, South Africa
  • 14 - 18 Oct
    2017
    Council of Ministers
    17th IORA Council of Ministers’ Meeting
    Durban
  • 27 Oct
    2016
    Council of Ministers
    16th Meeting of the COM
    Bali, Indonesia
  • 23 Oct
    2015
    Council of Ministers
    15th Meeting of the COM
    Padang, Indonesia
  • 09 Oct
    2014
    Council of Ministers
    14th Meeting of the COM
    Perth, Australia
  • 01 Nov
    2013
    Council of Ministers
    13th Meeting of the COM
    Perth, Australia
  • 02 Nov
    2012
    Council of Ministers
    12th Meeting of the COM
    Gurgaon, India
  • 15 Nov
    2011
    Council of Ministers
    11th Meeting of the COM
    Bengaluru, India
  • 05 Aug - 18 Oct
    2010
    Council of Ministers
    10th Meeting of the COM
    Sana'a, Yemen
  • 25 Jun
    2009
    Council of Ministers
    9th Meeting of the COM
    Sana'a, Yemen
  • 04 May
    2008
    Council of Ministers
    8th Meeting of the COM
    Tehran, I.R. of Iran
  • 07 - 08 Mar
    2007
    Council of Ministers
    7th Meeting of the COM
    Tehran, I.R. of Iran
  • 21 - 22 Feb
    2006
    Council of Ministers
    Tehran, I.R. of Iran
  • 26 - 27 Aug
    2004
    Council of Ministers
    5th Meeting of the COM
    Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • 12 - 13 Oct
    2003
    Council of Ministers
    4th Meeting of the COM
    Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • 07 - 08 Apr
    2001
    Council of Ministers
    3rd Meeting of the COM
    Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
  • 22 - 23 Jan
    2000
    Council of Ministers
    Extraordinary Meeting of the COM
    Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
  • 30 - 31 Mar
    1999
    Council of Ministers
    2nd Meeting of the COM
    Maputo, Mozambique
  • 05 - 07 Mar
    1999
    Council of Ministers
    1st Meeting of the COM
    Grand Bay, Mauritius
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