The selection of a member of the scientific staff of the research institute as the vice-chairman of the Indian Ocean Regional Committee - Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
Member of the scientific faculty of the research institute as the vice-chairman of the Indian Ocean Regional Committee - Intergovernmental Commission Oceanography (IOCINDIO) was selected
In the ninth meeting of the Indian Ocean Regional Committee - Intergovernmental Commission Oceanography (IOCINDIO) which was held from March 28 to 30, hosted by Bangladesh, Dr. Maryam Ghaemi as the vice-chairman of the Indian Ocean Regional Committee - Intergovernmental Commission Oceanography(IOCINDIO)was selected
According to the public relations report of the National Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences, in this meeting attended by Dr. Abd al-Momon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Dr. Vladimir Ryabinin, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.IOC), Dr. Saif Al-Ghis, vice presidents of the committee IOCINDIO and more than 15 member countries of the group held discussions on water economy, protection of marine biodiversity, marine ecosystems and human health, priority programs and projects IOCINDIO, the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science, the budget for the fiscal year 2025-2023 and other important regional issues were discussed.
At the beginning of this meeting, Dr. Abd al-Mommen called on the member countries to increase mutual cooperation in the direction of capacity building in the region by considering their special interests and priorities in the field of ocean monitoring and data management.. While emphasizing the importance of the Indian Ocean for the security, connectivity, peace and prosperity of the region, on the implementation of marine research projects in the regional and international arena, the all-round support of the Bangladesh government for promoting IOCINDIO From a regional committee to a sub-commission IOC demanded
In another part of the opening ceremony, Admiral Khursheed Alam, Head of the Maritime Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh and President IOCINDIO and Dr. Vladimir Ryabinin, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) gave a speech. Also, Ariel Hernan Trevisi, President of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, General Michael W. Lodge, Secretary General of the International Seabed Organization. (ISA) and Prof. Afian Caudio, President IOCAFRICA also presented their message through video message.
On the second day of this meeting, two conferences of "high-ranking officials of countries" and "youth" were held And during that, Dr. Maryam Qaemi presented a complete report of Iran's activities in the field of scientific research programs, marine observation and data systems, fisheries, oceanic hazards, capacity development, and Iran's programs in the United Nations Decade of Ocean Sciences. In the following, he was elected as the working head of the capacity development group and after discussions and reviews about the existing challenges, solutions, necessary resources with the countries of the region, he made suggestions to the committee. IOCINDIO presented
On the last day of this meeting, elections for the post of president and 2 vice presidents IOCINDIO It was held for the period of 2025-2023 during which Admiral Khurshid Alam from Bangladesh was elected as the chairman and Dr. Maryam Qaemi from Iran and Dr. Saif Al Ghais from the United Arab Emirates were again elected as the vice chairman of the Indian Ocean Regional Committee.
In the closing ceremony of this meeting, which was held with the presence of Dr. Shahryar Alam, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, he thanked the representatives of the participating countries for the progress made in the implementation of the action plan. IOCINDIO From the last committee meeting to date, including the creation of an open interdisciplinary working group for conversion IOCINDIO to the sub-commission IOC Appreciated for sustainable development.
He demanded capacity building, coastline management, marine spatial planning, development of a sustainable and fair ocean economy, and coastal vulnerability from the member countries. IOCINDIO He further said: Now is the time for global, regional and local action to achieve the 2030 goals.
It should be mentioned in the 9th session of the Indian Ocean Regional Committee - Intergovernmental Commission Oceanography, countries of Iran, Bangladesh, Australia, France, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Pakistan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and independent observers and representatives of the Secretariat IOC-UNESCO, Indian Ocean Commission, SIRDP and the World Bank were involved.
