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SIOFA — Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Pact
The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) is a regional fisheries management organisation (RFMO) — a treaty body setting high-seas fishing rules. It is in the news because the Centre has approved India's accession as a full Contracting Party, announced on 14 October 2026.
Last updated 14 October 20264 min read
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Adds SIOFA: the Centre approved India's accession as a full Contracting Party; covers the 2006 treaty, its members, coverage and what accession unlocks.
- SIOFA
- RFMO
- high seas fishing
- IOTC
- IUU fishing
- toothfish
- Blue Economy
- Department of Fisheries
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