Minute Alapati Taupo

thumb|Minute Alapati Taupo, 2020 Minute Alapati Taupo OBE (1 February 1962 – 23 May 2022) was a Tuvaluan politician, diplomat, economist and accountant. He was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fisheries and Trade in the Natano Ministry. Quotes Genuine and durable partnerships are fundamental for the United Nations (U.N.) to achieve its Agenda 2030, as well as its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the exclusion of a genuine and durable partner like Taiwan from the U.N. denies its 23 million people of their fundamental rights to participate, benefit and contribute to the U.N. SDGs. Minute Alapati Taupo (2019) cited in: "11 of Taiwan's allies speak up at UN debate: MOFA" in Focus Taiwan, 29 September 2019. Statement made during the General Debate of the 74th general assembly of the United Nations, 28 September 2019. External links Category:1962 births Category:2022 deaths Category:Deputy prime ministers Category:Diplomats Category:Economists from Tuvalu Category:Government ministers