Tuvalu Permanent Mission to the United Nations

H.E Mr Tapugao Falefou delivered a statement on behalf of the Pacific Islands Developing states as PSIDS chair at the UN Day South-South Cooperation

Friday, 12 September 2025

Today the Permanent Representative of Tuvalu to the UN, H.E. Dr. Tapugao Falefou, delivered a statement on behalf of the Pacific Small Island Developing States as PSIDS Chair, at the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation 2025.

We highlighted how the daily realities of our people shape our priorities, whether it is keeping schools and clinics running after disasters, strengthening food security, or expanding renewable energy and digital connectivity. These are the partnerships that bring lasting value to our islands and the wider Global South .

The Permanent Representative was invited to attend the PhD graduation ceremony of a Tuvaluan student in Texas, United States.

Saturday, 06 September 2025

The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations, through the Permanent Representative, Dr. Tapugao Falefou, on 6 September 2025 was honoured to attend the graduation ceremony at the Capella University, Texas, marking a significant milestone in Tuvalu’s academic and technological advancement. The event celebrated the conferral of the nation’s first PhD in Information Technology, awarded to Dr. Sakaio Manoa.

PSIDS PRs Farewell Lunch hosted by the PSIDS Chair H.E Mr Tapugao Falefou

Friday, 05 September 2025

Last week on Friday 5th September, the Pacific family of Permanent Representatives came together in New York to bid farewell to their dear colleague, H.E. Mr. Teburoro Tito, Permanent Representative of Kiribati to the United Nations.

It was a warm and heartfelt gathering, reflecting both the deep respect they hold for Ambassador Tito’s decades of dedicated service and the bonds of friendship that unite the Pacific. His voice has always carried wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to the causes of our Blue Pacific Continent.

PSIDS at BBNJ PrepCom2

Friday, 29 August 2025

Sharing now, with apologies for the late posting of August's events:

PSIDS at BBNJ PrepCom2:

From 18–29 August 2025, the Pacific Small Island Developing States engaged actively at the second session of the BBNJ Preparatory Commission, here in New York.

The PSIDS advanced work on institutional arrangements, finance, and the clearing house mechanism, while reaffirming that the special circumstances of SIDS must guide implementation.

PS Fakasoa Tealei, Permanent Secretary of the Tuvalu Prime MInister, delivering statement during BBNJ

Monday, 25 August 2025

At PrepCom2 in August 2025, Tuvalu delivered a statement on behalf of PSIDS. Mr. Fakasoa Tealei, the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, spoke on the agenda item of reporting requirements.

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