Indian Ocean Rim Association
- 1997, Nelson Mandela visit to India in 1995
- sovereign states along the ocean’s rim
- 23 members, 10 dialogue
- asia, africa, oceania
Indian Ocean Region importance
- 75% global trade
- 50% daily oil comsumption
- home to 2/3rd world popn
India’s contribution
- SAGAR vision
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