The first Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is scheduled to take place in Indonesia on March 7 to promote navigation cooperation for peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
Indonesia and African nations have developed cooperation since the “Bandung Declaration” in the Asia-Africa Cooperation in 1995, said the country’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on February 19.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi met with her South African counterpart in Cape Town on February 6, with discussion focusing on ways to boost bilateral trade.
Yugi Prayanto, Chairman of the Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum (IORBF), suggested the issuance of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Business Card for all member countries of the association.
Indonesia and Australia held their third Foreign and Defence Ministers' 2+2 Dialogue in Sydney with notable outcomes recorded in maritime and counter-terrorism cooperation and bilateral trade.