The Colombo Plan Secretariat wishes to announce that the Southeast Asia Regional Group of The Colombo Plan will assume the responsibility of hosting the 49th Colombo Plan Consultative Committee Meeting (CCM) in 2026. Please refer to the table below for the categorization of the list of the Colombo Plan Regional Groups.

As is customary, the Leader of the Delegation of the next Host Government typically assumes the role of Deputy Chairperson of the current CCM. Member States from the Southeast Asia Regional Group are respectfully urged to communicate their interest to host the upcoming 49th CCM in 2026 on or before the 48th CCM.