Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, in his capacity as Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), presided over the 24th Meeting of the IORA Council of Ministers.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Herath reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s steadfast commitment to promoting peace, security, and sustainable prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.
He emphasized that this goal can be achieved through continued dialogue, mutual respect, and collective action among member states.
Sri Lanka currently holds the Chairmanship of IORA, a regional organization that brings together countries bordering the Indian Ocean to strengthen maritime cooperation and regional integration. (Newswire)