H.E. Mr. David Aingimea presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Nauru to the ISA during a ceremony held at the ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.

Ambassador Aingimea is taking on a new role after having had a distinguished career in law, governance, and public administration. He holds a Master’s in Law from the University of Cumbria with a specialization in maritime policy and legislative drafting. His extensive experience includes roles as Principal Legal Officer, Department of Justice and Border Patrol, Acting Director of Border Control, and Secretary for Justice and Border Control in the Government of Nauru. Most recently, he held leadership positions in several state-owned enterprises, including as Chairman and CEO of Nauru (RPC) Corporation and Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Aingimea reaffirmed Nauru’s full support in delivering ISA’s mandate. “Nauru is proud to play an active role in the work of ISA through its membership in the Council and its role as a sponsoring state. As an international community, we have a duty to support the development and advancement of this minerals sector in a responsible and sustainable manner under the legal framework of UNCLOS,” he said.

“Nauru also welcomes the support it has received from ISA to strengthen our technical and capacity skills base,” Ambassador Aingimea added.

Secretary-General Lodge welcomed Ambassador Aingimea, highlighting Nauru’s proactive role within the ISA. “It is a pleasure to welcome Ambassador Aingimea as the new Permanent Representative of Nauru to ISA, and I look forward to working closely with the Government of Nauru in ensuring that all activities carried out in the Area follow the provisions of UNCLOS and the 1994 Agreement,” he said.