Today marked the first day of negotiations at the United Nations on Sea-Level Rise and international law, where Ambassador and Permanent Representative H.E. Mr. Tapugao Falefou delivered Tuvalu’s national statement.
Today, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Tuvalu H.E Mr Tapugao Falefou had the honour of chairing the PSIDS side event on Sea Level Rise, Water Security and Livelihoods in the Pacific on the margins of the 2026 UN STI Forum, stepping in for H.E. Ambassador Tarakinikini of Fiji in the spirit of the PSIDS troika arrangement.
The conversation brought together Pacific experts, policymakers and international partners to examine the implications of rising seas for water security and livelihoods across our islands.
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Yesterday Monday, 4 May 2026, the Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations had the distinct pleasure of welcoming three of Tuvalu’s emerging young leaders - Adrianna Tausau, Igamila Neemaia, and Seuila Siila at a dinner hosted by Ambassador and Permanent Representative H.E. Mr. Tapugao Falefou in New York.
Today, here in New York City, Dr. Tapugao Falefou joined fellow ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps during the State Visit programme at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at Ground Zero. The visit formed a solemn and reflective component of the official itinerary, as His Majesty King Charles III paid tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks.
Today, Dr. Tapugao Falefou was in attendance at the official arrival ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House in honour of His Majesty, marking a key moment in the State Visit program. The ceremony, hosted by President Donald J. Trump, brought together senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, and invited guests to formally welcome His Majesty and underscore the significance of the occasion. The event was conducted with full ceremonial honours, reflecting the importance of the bilateral relationship and the longstanding ties between the two nations.
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