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The Ambassador Designate of the European Union presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General

The Ambassador Designate of the European Union presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General
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Ambassador Dr. Erja Askola presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as Ambassador Designate of the European Union during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 27, 2025.

Ambassador Askola, a seasoned diplomat, has held various prestigious positions within the European Union. Before serving as the Deputy Head of the regional delegation of the European Union between 2020 and 2024, Ambassador Askola served over 20 years in various European Union institutions. She has solid experience in various international negotiations and partnerships, notably political and trade negotiations in the context of Economic Partnership Agreements with African, Caribbean, and Pacific partners, as well as the OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Askola emphasized the value that the European Union places on its enduring partnership with the Authority, built on shared principles of sustainable ocean governance and equitable use of resources. “Under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the EU reaffirms its commitment to promoting global governance, protecting marine ecosystems, and ensuring the ocean remains a common heritage of humankind,” stated Ambassador Askola.

Madam Secretary-General Carvalho welcomed Ambassador Askola as the new Permanent Representative. “I am delighted to welcome Ambassador Askola as the new Permanent Representative of the European Union to the Authority. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with the European Union and its member states in advancing the implementation of the Authority’s mandate,” said Ms. Carvalho.

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