Tapugao Falefou

Dr. Tapugao Falefou
Permanent Representative of Tuvalu to the United Nations
Incumbent
Assumed office
13 February 2023
Secretary GeneralAntónio Guterres
Prime MinisterKausea Natano
Preceded bySamuelu Laloniu
Personal details
Born1968
Alma materUniversity of the South Pacific
Australian National University
University of Waikato
ProfessionPublic servant

Dr. Tapugao Falefou (born 1968) is a career public servant from Tuvalu. He took up his post as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations on 13 February 2023.[1] He later presented his credentials as Tuvalu's ambassador to the United States.[2] On 15 April 2023, Dr. Falefou presented his credentials as Tuvalu's ambassador to Cuba.[3]

  1. ^ "New Permanent Representative of Tuvalu Presents Credentials". United Nations press release - BIO/5483. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Leaders and Cabinet Members". CIA.gov. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Cuban President Receives 11 new ambassadors". CubaSí. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.