India Assumes Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation
On 22nd February 2025, India took over the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) at the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Malé, Maldives, reaffirming its commitment to regional cooperation in fisheries management and marine resource sustainability.
- India assumed leadership from Bangladesh.
- Key focus areas for regional cooperation include marine resource management, training & capacity building, research & policy advocacy, and combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
- India aims to strengthen collaboration with international organizations such as the FAO, SEAFDEC, and UNODC, fostering knowledge exchange and sustainable fisheries development.
- India's leadership will focus on advancing small-scale fisheries (SSF) development, ensuring ....
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