This year, Tuvalu proudly took part in the UN International Bazaar held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. We were honored to be part of this special occasion and would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our Pacific Islands family-Fiji, Samoa, Australia, and others for their wonderful ideas, teamwork, and efforts in showcasing the beauty and diversity of our cultures to the world.

The PSIDS Chair, H.E. Ambassador Mr Tapugao Falefou, Permanent Representative of Tuvalu, convened an ambassadorial-level meeting with H.E. Judge Yuji Iwasawa, President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to discuss the Court’s growing workload, its 2026 budget request, and its advisory opinion on climate change.

Today at the United Nations Headquarters, the Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), H.E. Mr. Tapugao Falefou, Permanent Representative of Tuvalu to the UN, delivered the joint PSIDS statement.

The statement highlighted the value of South-South Cooperation in delivering practical, locally driven solutions for SIDS, from advancing regional resilience initiatives to improving digital access in low-connectivity environments.

The Permanent Representative of Tuvalu, in the capacity of PSIDS Chair, partnered with Project Starling to host a private breakfast meeting at the Commonwealth Joint Office in New York on 15 May 2025.

The meeting brought together PSIDS Permanent Representatives and advisers for an open and forward-looking exchange on Pacific priorities ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville.

The discussion served as an important moment to stay informed, aligned, and prepared for the critical weeks ahead.