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- ↑ "MOFA welcomes Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano and Madam Selepa Kausea Natano on their state visit to Taiwan from September 3-9". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). 5 September 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ↑ "Tuvalu general election: Six newcomers in parliament". Radio New Zealand . 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
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