Kingdom of Tonga and Republic of San Marino Establish Diplomatic Relations
New York – February 2025. On Tuesday 25th February 2025 the Kingdom of Tonga and the Serene Republic of San Marino formally established diplomatic relations during an official ceremony at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of San Marino to the United Nations in New York City. His Excellency Viliami Va‘inga Tōnē, the Permanent Representative […]
Crown Prince of Tonga appointed Foreign Minister and Minister of HM Armed Forces
HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala has been appointed as Tonga’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces in January 2025. This follows in the footsteps of his father, HM King Tupou VI who before ascending to the throne, held similar roles in the Tongan government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and […]
King of Tonga appoints new Prime Minister of Tonga and new cabinet of ministers
Nuku’alofa – January 2025. A new Prime Minister of Tonga has been appointed following the resignation of Siaosi Sovaleni in December 2024. Honourable Dr. ‘Aisake Valu Eke, a distinguished public servant and academic, was elected as the country’s new leader on 24 December 2024. Dr. Eke, who brings extensive experience in education, management, and national […]
President of Portugal sends Christmas & New Year 2025 greetings to the Consulate-General of Tonga
Belem – December 2024. Christmas and New Year 2025 greetings were received from His Excellency The President of the Portuguese Republic, Dr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. These wishes are warmly reciprocated @Tongapt Anthony Bailey, Hon Consul-General of His Majesty the King of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic. In June 2022 the President of Portugal received […]
Tongan Hon Consul General visits Italian Ambassador to Portugal
Lisbon – December 2024. The Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency Claudio Miscia, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Portuguese Republic since 2024. The Kingdom of Tonga and the Italian Republic established diplomatic relations on 26 November 1981. Following the discussion the […]
Tonga Hon Consul General Anthony Bailey visits Papa Nui/Easter Island
Papa Nui/Easter Island – September 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of Tonga Anthony Bailey visited Rapa Nui – Easter Island and toured the historic Polynesian highlights of this remarkable island which is currently administrated by the Republic of Chile. It is the most remote inhabited island in the world and home to numerous UNESCO […]
Maori King dies. King of Tonga attends funeral
Ngaruawahia – August 2024. The Hon Consul General of the Tonga to Portugal Anthony Bailey expresses his profound sadness at the announcement of the passing of His Majesty King Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII who was elected Maori monarch in 2006. The late King enjoyed a very long and warm relationship with successive Tongan monarchs. […]
Kingdom of Tonga hosts the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Nuku’alofa
Nuku’alofa – August 2024. The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), was held in Nuku‘alofa, Tonga, from 26 to 30 August 2024. It was chaired and hosted by Tonga’s Prime Minister, Hon Hu‘akavameiliku, reaffirming the nation’s leadership in fostering regional cooperation and solidarity. The event was further distinguished by the presence of TRH Crown Prince Tupouto‘a […]
Consul General Anthony Bailey meets with Cardinal Soane Patits Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga
Nuku’alofa – July 2024. The Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga, Mr. Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Tonga, at the Toutaimana Catholic Centre. During their meeting, Mr. Bailey and the Cardinal discussed the significance of the 104 Tongans who […]
Hon Consul General of Tonga Anthony Bailey meets with Commonwealth high commissioners accredited to Tonga
Nuku’alofa – July 2024.The Hon Consul General of Tonga Anthony Bailey visited New Zealand High Commission in Nuku’alofa and met with the High Commissioner His Excellency Matthew Howell to discuss Tongan-New Zealand ties. New Zealand has had a resident diplomatic mission in Tonga since 1976. Tonga and New Zealand share a close relationship built on […]
