| Permanent Representative of Tuvalu | |
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since 13 February 2023 | |
| Inaugural holder | Enele Sopoaga [1] |
| Formation | 2001 [1] |
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This is a list of the Permanent Representatives of Tuvalu to the United Nations. The current office holder is H. E. Tapugao Falefou.
The UN Permanent Representative is also appointed as Tuvalu's ambassador to the United States.
| No. | Image | Permanent Representative [1] | Years Served | United Nations Secretary-General |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Enele Sopoaga | 3 July 2001 – 19 December 2006 | Kofi Annan |
| 2 |  | Afelee Falema Pita | 19 December 2006 – 31 December 2006 | |
| 1 January 2007 - 20 December 2012 | Ban Ki-moon | |||
| 3 | Aunese Makoi Simati | 20 December 2012 – 31 December 2016 | ||
| 1 January 2017 - 21 July 2017 | António Guterres | |||
| 4 |  | Samuelu Laloniu | 21 July 2017 [1] [2] – 19 January 2023 [3] | |
| 5 | Tapugao Falefou | 13 February 2023 [4] | ||
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