Explanation – The Colombo Process is a regional consultative forum comprising 12 member states from South and Southeast Asia that are countries of origin for migrant workers. It was established in 2003 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The founding members were Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. It provides a non-binding platform for member states to engage in dialogue and cooperation on labour migration issues of common interest. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) provides technical and administrative support as the Secretariat. Recently, India assumed the Chair of Colombo Process for 2024-26, for the first time since its inception.

Source: AIR