MoUs need to be interpreted. They tend to be expressions of good...

MoUs need to be interpreted. They tend to be expressions of good intent and good publicity. In this case, the IORA exists with at least one purpose to establish mutual understanding and cooperation.


“So what shall we do next?”


“Ah, we (the respective governments) can have a Ministerial Blue Economy Conference to focus on development opportunities. That will justify us.”


“Let’s ask the Australians along. They look big on the map.”


(In Canberra) “Mumble … rhubarb … We’ve been asked to come up with some ideas. Quick, what suggestions can we make? Carnegie have just ‘finished’ their Perth wave project. Perhaps their staff would like an expenses paid holiday in the Seychelles?”


(In Perth) “Oh, not another one of those premature crackpot opportunities! We can’t very well say no to a government request. Well, … it is a wonderfully relaxed location for investigation purposes. If we arrange an MoU we can relax on that for years.”


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