The Ministry of External Affairs of India will host the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association on 15–16 June 2026 in New Delhi.
The meeting will bring together senior government officials from IORA Member States to review progress, discuss regional priorities, and advance cooperation across the Indian Ocean region under the theme of Innovation, Openness, Resilience & Adaptability.
About the Committee of Senior Officials
The Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) is the second-highest decision-making body of IORA and serves as the organisation’s principal coordinating mechanism. Comprising senior government representatives from Member States, the CSO is responsible for reviewing and discussing key agenda items, making recommendations, and submitting policy matters to the Council of Ministers (COM) for final approval.
Key Functions of the CSO
- Identifying strategic priorities to strengthen regional cooperation and economic development.
- Designing, monitoring, and coordinating regional initiatives and collaborative projects.
- Submitting periodic progress reports and policy recommendations to guide decision-making at the ministerial level.
The 28th CSO Meeting will provide an important platform for strengthening dialogue, enhancing partnerships, and advancing collective efforts towards a resilient and adaptable Indian Ocean region.