In this interview with Bizweek, IORA Secretary-General H.E. Sanjiv Ranjan discusses the urgent need for stronger resilience, practical cooperation among Member States, and the importance of building institutional capacity to address shared regional challenges.

He emphasises that the Indian Ocean region must move beyond awareness-raising and focus on tangible action. Strengthening partnerships, sharing knowledge and best practices, and enhancing operational capacities will be essential to help countries confront climate disruption, safeguard maritime stability and harness the economic potential of one of the world’s most strategically important ocean regions.