Indian Ocean Cooperation Organisation

[Gesar]

Tanzania, as a founding member, votes yes on the matter of a Mauritian summit, as well as the applications of Iran and Iraq. We do not, however, accept or even encourage the application of the apartheid regime in South Africa.

[Coin]

Republic of Indonesia

With the foundation stone now in place, the Republic of Indonesia moves that a formal inaugural conference and exposition be organised for L1968 - as suggested by the United Republic of Tanzania. While Jakarta would normally be our first suggestion for a location, instead I would raise the possibility of the Republic of Mauritius - the youngest state in the Indian Ocean. This would further affirm our commitment to making the IOCO a means to encourage contact and commerce across all sides of the ocean - from the oldest nations to the youngest. I have not yet spoken with the representative of Mauritius, but hope they too would see the benefits of this.

Such an event would be a great showcase for dialogue and discussion from across the Indian Ocean region. I attach a list of states who would be contacted to attend; while leaving open the attendance of others, should they apply. States within the Red Sea and Persian Gulf have been left off this list in the main unless they have publicly commented; though their attendance would be welcomed by Indonesia if they desire it.

The issue of colonial representation is also one for debate - and one which I believe best left until the formal inauguration of the IOCO.

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IOCO Founder Members

• Republic of India
  Republic of Indonesia
  United Republic of Tanzania

Applicant Candidates

• Republic of Iraq
  Imperial State of Iran
  Republic of South Africa

African Invitees

• Ethiopian Empire
  Republic of Kenya
  Malagasy Republic
  Somali Republic

Arabian Peninsula Invitees

• Sultanate of Muscat and Oman
  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  People's Republic of Yemen

South Asian & Oceanic Invitees

• Commonwealth of Australia
  Union of Burma
  Dominion of Ceylon-
  Malaysia
  Sultanate of Maldives
  Republic of Mauritius
  Islamic Republic of Pakistan
  Kingdom of Thailand

Adam Malik, Foreign Minister of Indonesia

Indonesia is glad to say Mauritius has agreed to host the inaugural event.