India unveiled the plan when it chaired a meeting of the grouping in Geneva on Friday.
Press Trust of India New Delhi
India has presented an action plan focusing on several of its priority areas for regional cooperation under the Colombo Process, a regional consultative forum involving 12 Asian countries.
India presented the plan at a meeting of the group in Geneva on Friday.
Click here to connect with us via WhatsApp
At the meeting, India listed a number of its priorities, including reviewing the financial sustainability of the Colombo Process and expanding the group's membership by admitting new nations as members and observers.
Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa Affairs Division), Ministry of External Affairs, delivered a special address at the meeting.
“He stressed India's commitment to advancing the objectives of the Colombo Process and enhancing cooperation among member states,” the ministry said.
“India has presented a draft action plan for the next two years, focusing on key priorities and initiatives to further strengthen the Colombo Process,” it said.
In May, India took over the chairmanship of the Colombo Process for the first time since its inception.
“The process continues to play a central role in strengthening regional cooperation on migration issues and with India's leading role, there is a renewed commitment to actively engaging all member states, improving migration management and promoting safe, orderly and regular migration for organised employment abroad,” the ministry said in a statement.
“Incurable gamer. Infuriatingly humble coffee specialist. Professional music advocate.”
