Statements & Speeches

Statement to the Thirty-Fifth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Statement at the third United Nations Ocean Conference

Statement at the Second Expert Scoping Workshop: Charting future horizons – Harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area: “Monitoring”

Statement at the Third UN Ocean Conference – Ocean Action Panel 10

Statement on the US Executive Order: “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources”

Keynote speech at SAFE Summit 2025

Statement on the announcement by The Metals Company

Statement during a lunch dialogue with delegations of observers to the International Seabed Authority

Statement during a meeting with the representatives of sponsoring States of exploration contracts with the International Seabed Authority

Statement at a reception during part I of the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority

Statement during a breakfast meeting with the contractors of the International Seabed Authority

Statement at the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority

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