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Sri Lanka celebrates IORA day focusing on sustainable Indian Ocean

Colombo, Mar 10 (UNI) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe led the festivities of the 2024 Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day celebration here on Sunday, underlining the imperative of "Ensuring a Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations," the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
Sri Lanka's assumption of the IORA chair last year marked a pivotal moment, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spearheading the commemoration of the inaugural "IORA Day" under Sri Lanka's leadership, the PMD said.
According to the PMD, Sri Lanka, recognized for its efforts to restore mangrove ecosystems, was recently honored with the United Nations World Restoration Flagship Award.
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