The Kingdom of Tonga and the Republic of Serbia formally established diplomatic relations on 24 September 2026 with the signing of a Joint Communiqué on the margins of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations was signed on behalf of the Kingdom of Tonga by H.E. Ambassador Viliami Vaʻinga Tōnē and on behalf of the Republic of Serbia by H.E. Mr. Radomir Ilić.
The ceremony took place in the presence of H.E. Mr. Marko Đurić, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Hon. Tevita Fatafehi Puloka, Minister for Infrastructure of the Kingdom of Tonga. Their participation underscored the importance both Governments attach to the establishment of diplomatic ties and the opportunities for closer bilateral engagement.
This milestone opens a new chapter in Tonga–Serbia relations, providing a formal foundation for sustained dialogue, mutually beneficial cooperation, and engagement on matters of common interest. It also advances Tonga’s relations with Europe, broadening its diplomatic ties across the continent and creating further opportunities for partnership.
The establishment of diplomatic relations also provides a basis for closer cooperation within the United Nations and other multilateral fora, reflecting the importance both countries place on constructive international engagement.
Held at a time when senior representatives of both Governments were gathered in New York, the signing affirmed their shared commitment to developing a diplomatic relationship grounded in mutual respect and the sovereign equality of States.
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