
H.E. Dr. Tapugao Falefou
Work History:
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 | |
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Dr. Tapugao Falefou | 2023-present |
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Mr. Samuelu Laloniu | 2017-2023 |
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Mr. Aunese Makoi Simati |
2013-2017 |
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Mr. Afelee Falema Pita |
2006-2012 |
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Mr. Enele Sosene Sopoaga |
2001-2006 |
Current Staff | Titles/Terms of Office |
Mr. Taniela Kepa Siose | Deputy Permanent Representative/ 20 July 2022- |
Ms. Tinai Kepa |
First Secretary / 20 July 2022- |
Ms. Kuata Tapugao | Clerical Officer / 30 Jan 2023- |
Mr. Jnr. Fiavaai Fiavaai | Driver / 30 Jan 2023- |
Former Staff | Titles/Terms of Office |
Mrs. Lita Pita | First Secretary; 2006-2012 |
Mr. Tofiga Tinilau | Clerical Officer/Driver; 2006-2012 |
Mr. Minute Taupo | DPR; 2001-2006 |
Ms. Salilo Enele | Second Secretary; 2001-2006 |
Ms. Seleta Taupo | Third Secretary; 2001-2006 |
Mr. Jeremy Ovia | Mission Chauffeur; 2003-2006 |
Mrs. Tarataake Samuelu | First Secretary/Clerical Officer; 2017-2023 |
Mrs. Laingane Italeli Maina | First Secretary; 2019-2021 |
Mr. Zack Hsu | Second Secretary/Legal Adviser |
Mr. Faleasiu Tusiupu | Driver; 2017-2023 |
Mr. Leo Horgan | Junior Adviser to PIF Chair; 2019-2021 |