This is a list of the Permanent Representatives of Tuvalu to the United Nations. The current office holder is H. E. Tapugao Falefou.
| Permanent Representative of Tuvalu | |
|---|---|
 | |
since 13 February 2023 | |
| Inaugural holder | Enele Sopoaga[1] |
| Formation | 2001[1] |
| Website | [1] |
The UN Permanent Representative is also appointed as Tuvalu's ambassador to the United States.
List
edit| No. | Image | Permanent Representative[1] | Years Served | United Nations Secretary-General |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Enele Sopoaga | 3 July 2001 – 19 December 2006 | Kofi Annan |
| 2 | .jpg) |
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 | .jpg) |
Samuelu Laloniu | 21 July 2017[1][2] – 19 January 2023[3] | |
| 5 | Tapugao Falefou | 13 February 2023[4] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "H.E. Samuelu Laloniu - Tuvalu". The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "New Permanent Representative of Tuvalu Presents Credentials". The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Home bound - Ambassador Samuelu Laloniu and family". The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "New Permanent Representative of Tuvalu Presents Credentials". United Nations press release - BIO/5483. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.