Permanent Representative of Tuvalu to the United Nations

Permanent Representative of Tuvalu
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since 13 February 2023
Inaugural holderEnele Sopoaga[1]
Formation2001[1]
Website[1]

This is a list of the Permanent Representatives of Tuvalu to the United Nations. The current office holder is H. E. Tapugao Falefou.

The UN Permanent Representative is also appointed as Tuvalu's ambassador to the United States.

List

No. Image Permanent Representative[1] Years Served United Nations Secretary-General
1 Enele Sopoaga 3 July 2001 – 19 December 2006 Kofi Annan
2 Afelee Falema Pita 19 December 2006 – 31 December 2006
1 January 2007 - 20 December 2012 Ban Ki-moon
3 Aunese Makoi Simati 20 December 2012 – 31 December 2016
1 January 2017 - 21 July 2017 António Guterres
4 Samuelu Laloniu 21 July 2017[1][2] – 19 January 2023[3]
5 Tapugao Falefou 13 February 2023[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "H.E. Samuelu Laloniu - Tuvalu". The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  2. ^ "New Permanent Representative of Tuvalu Presents Credentials". The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Home bound - Ambassador Samuelu Laloniu and family". The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  4. ^ "New Permanent Representative of Tuvalu Presents Credentials". United Nations press release - BIO/5483. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.