 "India has presented an action plan focusing on several of its priority areas for regional cooperation under the Colombo Process, a regional consultative forum comprising 12 Asian nations.")
India has unveiled an action plan targeting key priority areas for regional cooperation within the Colombo Process, a consultative forum comprising 12 Asian nations. This plan was introduced during a meeting chaired by India in Geneva on Friday.
Among the priorities outlined by India were a review of the Colombo Process’s financial sustainability and an expansion of the forum’s membership to include additional nations as both members and observers.
Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary (consular-passport-visa division) in the Ministry of External Affairs, delivered the special address at the meeting.
“He emphasised India’s commitment to advancing the objectives of the Colombo Process and enhancing collaboration among member states,” the ministry said.
“India presented an outline of an action plan for the next two years, focusing on key priorities and initiatives to further strengthen the Colombo Process,” it said. In May, India assumed the chair of the Colombo Process for the first time since its inception.
“The Process continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing regional cooperation on migration issues, and with India’s leading role, there is a renewed commitment to engaging all member states actively, improving migration governance, and fostering safe, orderly, and regular migration for organised overseas employment,” the ministry said in a statement.