Secretary (Maritime Affairs Unit) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rear Admiral (Retd) Md. Khurshed Alam has been elected Chairperson of the IOC Regional Committee for the Central Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO) for the term May 2021-May 2023. He was elected during the final day of the virtual meeting of the Eighth Session of the IOC Regional Committee for the Central Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO-VIII), held on 17-19 May. This comes as a true recognition of the trust and confidence of the International Community in the outstanding career and eminent qualifications of Admiral Alam to preside over the Regional Committee. Dr. Saif Mohammed Al Ghais from United Arab Emirates and Maryam Ghaemi from Islamic Republic of Iran were also elected as the Vice-Chairpersons during the session.