Iran Press/ Asia: In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told the Council of Ministers of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) via video conference: "More than two decades of active work and cooperation within the framework of IORA have increasingly revealed its huge capacities for economic cooperation among the Member States."
"The prospect for cooperation in IORA is as wide and promising as the Indian Ocean's huge blessings and endowment for the coastal states. The Islamic Republic of Iran is aware of this enormous potential for regional cooperation and is determined to expand and deepen relations with this Association," he added.
"We have recently reinforced the national coordination mechanism for IORA through which various Iranian line ministries and bodies have reinvigorated their effective participation in eight IORA priorities and clusters for cooperation. At the latest development, Iran's Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs has volunteered to assume the role as the coordinator of the IORA cross-cutting area of "Women's Economic Empowerment." Moreover, the Tehran-based IORA Regional Centre for Science and Technology Transfer (IORA-RCSTT) continues to enjoy the strong support of the Islamic Republic of Iran," said Amir-Abdollahian.
"The world is grappling with the COVID-19 challenge and its devastating consequences. The brilliant people of the IORA region have also been affected by this disaster. The noble nation of Iran has been struggling with the coronavirus at a time when the country's economic and financial capability has been severely affected by the restrictions caused by illegitimate and cruel US sanctions. The lifting of sanctions and restoration of Iran's rights will not only render positive economic and humanitarian impacts but will undoubtedly lead to a stronger and more effective presence of the Islamic Republic of Iran in regional arrangements, including IORA," Iran's foreign minister concluded.
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a dynamic inter-governmental organization aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 23 Member States and 9 Dialogue Partners.
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