India Chairs First Meeting as Colombo Process Chair in Geneva
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India chaired its first meeting as Chair of the 'Colombo Process' at the Permanent Representative Level Meeting in Geneva. |
| Venue | International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Headquarters, Geneva. |
| Date | Not specified (Recent event). |
| Participants | 12 Asian member states of the Colombo Process. |
| Key Attendee | Secretary Muktesh Pardeshi represented India. |
| Objective | Enhance governance and opportunities for overseas employment through regional migration cooperation. |
| India's Priorities | Financial sustainability, membership expansion, collaboration with regional bodies like the Abu Dhabi Dialogue, skill enhancement, partnership building. |
| Action Plan | Comprehensive two-year action plan outlined. |
| Colombo Process Role | Established in 2003; fosters dialogue among Asian countries of origin to improve migration management. |
| India's Chairmanship Goal | Strengthen cooperation for safe and orderly migration, benefiting migrant workers and regional stability. |