Sanjiv Ranjan Appointed as Secretary General of IORA
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Shri Sanjiv Ranjan appointed as Secretary General of IORA. |
| Date of Announcement | December 30, 2024. |
| Appointee | Shri Sanjiv Ranjan, 1993 batch Indian Foreign Service officer. |
| Organization | Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). |
| IORA Member States | 23 member states, including India, Australia, Indonesia, and South Africa. |
| IORA Dialogue Partners | 12 dialogue partners, including China, the European Union, and the United States. |
| IORA Focus Areas | Economic cooperation, trade, security, sustainable development, and regional collaboration. |
| Shri Ranjan's Experience | Over 30 years in diplomacy, including roles in Spain, Peru, Mauritius, and UN missions. |
| Key Diplomatic Roles | - Ambassador to Argentina (2016-2019) and Colombia (2019-2022). |
| - Deputy High Commissioner to Mauritius (2006-2009). | |
| - Joint Secretary in Development Partnership Administration (2012). | |
| - Officer on Special Duty (Secretary Rank) in MEA. | |
| Educational Background | - B.A. (Honours) in Economics from Delhi University. |
| - M.A. in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. | |
| Languages Known | Fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish. |