• Current Chair
  • Vice Chair

The current Chair is Sri Lanka which has assumed chairship in October 2023 and has a mandate of 2 years.

More information on the chairship of IORA can be found through the following link: link here chairship-COM

Year
Chair
2014
Australia
2013
Australia
2012
India
2011
India
2010
Yemen

The current Chair is Sri Lanka which has assumed chairship in October 2023 and has a mandate of 2 years.

More information on the chairship of IORA can be found through the following link: link here chairship-COM

Year
Chair
2014
Indonesia
2013
Indonesia
2012
Australia
2011
Australia
2010
India
Previous Chair

The Previous Chair, as referred in IORA Charter, is embodied in the Member State which has completed its mandate as Chair.  The role of the previous chair (also referred as past Chair) remains crucial to the organisation, as from its experience as Chair of the organisation, it can advise the current Chair, and assist in finding the best way forward in different matters.

In conclusion, having the active involvement of the previous Chair, ensures continuity in the work undertaken by the organisation, which is key to have a long-term impact in the Indian Ocean region.