Ambassadors

Since its establishment, H.E. Ambassador Enele Sosene Sopoaga took charge of the Mission.

In December 2006, the Mission welcomed its second Ambassador, H.E. Afelee Falema Pita.

H.E. Mr. Aunese Makoi Simati, served as the third Permanent Representative and concluded the tenure on July 2017.

H.E. Mr. Samuelu Laloniu, since July 2017,  serves as the fourth Permanent Representative and concluded the tenure on January 2023.

H.E. Dr. Tapugao Falefou, since January 2023, assumes the Permanent Representative of Tuvalu to the UN position.

Ambassadors		Terms of Office
	Dr. Tapugao Falefou	2023-present
	Mr. Samuelu Laloniu	2017-2023
	Mr. Aunese Makoi Simati	2013-2017
	Mr. Afelee Falema Pita	2006-2012
	Mr. Enele Sosene Sopoaga	2001-2006