• Current Chair
  • Vice Chair

The current Chair is India which has assumed chairship in November 2025 and has a mandate of 2 years.

Year
Chair
2020
United Arab Emirates
2019
United Arab Emirates
2018
South Africa
2017
South Africa
2016
Indonesia

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Year
Chair
2020
Bangladesh
2019
Bangladesh
2018
United Arab Emirates
2017
United Arab Emirates
2016
South Africa
Previous Chair

The Previous Chair is Sri Lanka. 

 

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.



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.