Moscow and Vladivostok, Russian Federation (31 August – 4 September 2026) – My first official visit to the Russian Federation since taking office as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority provided me with an opportunity to recognize first-hand, through a series of high-level engagements, this Member State’s important role in the exploration regime of the Area, as well as its continued support for multilateralism and the central role of the ISA under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Meetings and Missions
New Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the ISA presents her credentials
Kingston, Jamaica (17 September 2026) – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, welcomed Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Jane Bassey Adams as the new Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the ISA on Thursday, 17 September.
Madam Secretary-General welcomes to the ISA the new Permanent Representative of Belgium
Kingston, Jamaica (16 September 2026) – Her Excellency Ms. Sarah Gasquard presented her credentials as the new Permanent Representative of Belgium to the International Seabed Authority on Wednesday, 16 September.
Madam Secretary-General welcomes the Permanent Secretary of Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The meeting provided a moment to reflect on the strong partnership and unity between the ISA and host country of Jamaica, and an opportunity to reaffirm close alignments and shared priorities.
ISA and IMO strengthen cooperation for the responsible use of the oceans
Kingston, Jamaica (27 June 2026) – The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, was welcomed to the Headquarters of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica, by Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho.
The Russian Federation donates a sample of PMS to the Nii Allotey Odunton Museum
Kingston, Jamaica (29 July 2026) – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, welcomed the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, Mr. Dmitry Tetenkin, to the ISA Headquarters in Kingston.
Antigua and Barbuda hosts reception marking the transition between ISA Assembly Presidents
Kingston, Jamaica (26 July, 2026) – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, joined the President of the 30th Session of the Assembly, H.E. Ambassador Dwight Gardiner of Antigua and Barbuda, for his reception to mark the outgoing presidency and provide a welcoming transition to the incoming President of the 31st Session, Mr. Oliver Whitehead of Netherlands.
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Panama presents her credentials to Madam Secretary-General
Kingston, Jamaica (14 July 2026) – Her Excellency Ms. Elida María Alcedo Guardia presented her credentials as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Panama to the International Seabed Authority.
Madam Secretary-General welcomes the new Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic
Kingston, Jamaica (14 July 2026) – Her Excellency Ms. Nancy Patricia Franjul Pérez presented her credentials as the new Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) during a ceremony held on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
Madam Secretary-General welcomes the new Permanent Representative of Nepal to the ISA
Kingston, Jamaica (1 July 2026) – The new Permanent Representative of Nepal to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) presented his credentials on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.
