Permanent Representative of Tuvalu to the United Nations
Incumbent
Assumed office 13 February 2023
Secretary General
António Guterres
Prime Minister
Kausea Natano
Preceded by
Samuelu Laloniu
Personal details
Born
1968
Alma mater
University of the South Pacific Australian National University University of Waikato
Profession
Public servant
Dr. Tapugao Falefou (born 1968) is a career public servant from Tuvalu. He took up his post as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations on 13 February 2023.[1] He later presented his credentials as Tuvalu's ambassador to the United States.[2] On 15 April 2023, Dr. Falefou presented his credentials as Tuvalu's ambassador to Cuba.[3]
^"New Permanent Representative of Tuvalu Presents Credentials". United Nations press release - BIO/5483. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
^"Leaders and Cabinet Members". CIA.gov. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
^"Cuban President Receives 11 new ambassadors". CubaSí. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
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