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India has unveiled an action plan addressing several key areas for regional cooperation under the Colombo Process, a consultative forum comprising 12 Asian nations.
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- India chaired its first meeting as the head of the Colombo Process at the Permanent Representative Level Meeting held at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Headquarters in Geneva.
- India’s assumption of the chairmanship of the Colombo Process is a landmark development, highlighting its growing influence and leadership in global migration governance.
Key Priorities and Initiatives
India’s strategic priorities for the Colombo Process from 2024 to 2026 include:
- Ensuring the long-term financial health and sustainability of the Colombo Process to maintain its effectiveness.
- Expanding membership by including new member states and observers to enrich dialogue and diversify perspectives within the Process.
- Enhancing technical-level collaborations among member states to better address emerging migration challenges.
- Implementing a structured rotation system for the chairmanship to ensure equitable representation and leadership opportunities for all member states.
- Conducting a comprehensive regional review of the GCM to align regional efforts with global migration frameworks.
- Strengthening dialogues with other regional processes such as the Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) to foster greater regional cooperation on migration issues.
The Colombo Process:
- The Colombo Process is a Regional Consultative Process comprising 12 member states from Asia, primarily countries of origin for migrant workers.
- This forum plays a pivotal role in facilitating the exchange of best practices for managing overseas employment.
- The Process promotes safe, orderly, and regular migration, essential for protecting the rights and welfare of migrant workers.
