UNB, Jakarta: The secretary general of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) today paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Jakarta Convention Centre in Indonesia.
During the meeting, Secretary General Salman Al Farisi apprised the president of the IORA activities, president's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin told UNB.
Lauding the initiative taken by Bangladesh for the development of IORA, he also briefed the president on the organisation's future plans.
He said they are planning to help landlocked countries too.
President Shahabuddin said that many countries now draw inspiration from Bangladesh's development.
He assured that Bangladesh will play a big role in the development of IORA.
Foreign Affairs Minister AK Abdul Momen was present, among others.
The IORA is a dynamic inter-governmental organisation that aims to strengthen regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 23 member states and 11 dialogue partners.
