Diplomatic Week 2026 Held at the Royal Palace in Tonga
Press Statement of His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services. 6.4.2026. The first Diplomatic Week for 2026 was held from Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th March 2026 at the Royal Palace, marking an important occasion in the Kingdom of Tonga’s diplomatic calendar. A Diplomatic Week is the allocated period during which newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited […]
Tonga mourns passing of Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, former Fijian President and uncle of Tonga’s king
His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, former President of Fiji, has passed away at the age of 84 in Suva. He died peacefully on 26 March 2026 and is remembered across the Pacific as a distinguished statesman and respected voice in regional diplomacy. Ratu Epeli served as President of the Republic of Fiji (2009–2015) and held […]
Antonio Seguro inaugurated as Portugal’s 21st President of the Republic
Lisbon was today in a celebratory mood as Portugal marked the inauguration of its new and 21st President of the Republic, António José Seguro. This followed his landslide electoral victory that secured the highest number of votes in the country’s presidential history. The formal ceremonies commenced at the Assembly of the Republic (parliament), where President […]
Tonga Consulate-General Activities – January / February 2026
His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, has participated in a series of diplomatic, cultural and institutional engagements in Lisbon and elsewhere, reflecting the active presence of the Consulate-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal within the international diplomatic community. On the 22 January 2026 Mr […]
Tonga Consul-General Anthony Bailey meets the President of the Republic of Estonia
Anthony Bailey, HM Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, attended the ceremony at Lisbon City Hall where the President of the Republic of Estonia, H.E. Alar Karis, was presented with the Keys of the City of Lisbon by the Mayor of the Portuguese capital, Carlos Moedas. The ceremony, held in the historic […]
Hon Consul-General of Tonga visits Madeira
In his capacity as His Majesty’s Hon Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey has consular responsibility for the Autonomous Region of Madeira. In December 2025 he visited the island and during his time in Funchal attended Mass at the historic Cathedral of Funchal and visited a number of […]
His Majesty King Tupou VI has appointed Lord Fakafanua as the 20th Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga
Nuku’alofa – 18 December 2025. His Majesty King Tupou VI has appointed Lord Fakafanua as the 20th Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga. The Royal Warrant of Appointment was presented in accordance of during a private audience held at the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa on 18 December 2025. The Royal Warrant of Appointment was […]
Lord Fakafānua elected Prime Minister-Designate of the Kingdom of Tonga
Following the general elections of 20 November 2025, the Legislative Assembly of the Kingdom of Tonga has elected Lord Fatafehi Fakafānua as Prime Minister-designate. His election took place on 15 December 2025, in a secret ballot of the 26 elected members of parliament. Lord Fakafānua, who has served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for […]
Portuguese President & Duke of Braganza send Christmas greetings to Tonga
The Consulate-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal received Christmas and New Year 2026 greetings from the President of the Portuguese Republic, H.E. Professor Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Braganza. These messages conveyed warm wishes of peace, goodwill, and prosperity for the year ahead, together with expressions […]
Tonga’s Diplomatic and Cultural Engagements in Lisbon
Over a period of two weeks in November and December 2025, Anthony Bailey, HM Hon Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, participated in a series of diplomatic and cultural events hosted by the Ambassadors of Hungary, Romania, Palestine and Thailand. Collectively, these engagements reflected the vitality of Lisbon’s diplomatic community and provided opportunities […]
City of Lisbon welcomes The President of the Slovak Republic
Anthony Bailey, HM Hon Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, attended the official ceremony at the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa marking the granting of the Keys of the City of Lisbon to the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, the highest civic honour bestowed by the Portuguese capital upon a visiting Head […]
City of Lisbon’s Presentation of the Nativity Scenes & Christmas Concert
The Hon Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, Anthony Bailey attended the Ceremony of the Presentation of the Nativity Scenes, accompanied by a concert of Advent and Christmas choral music, held at the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa as part of the city’s annual Christmas programme. The event was hosted by Carlos Moedas, Mayor […]
Tonga Consul-General attends Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa
Anthony Bailey, HM Hon Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, travelled to Vila Viçosa on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated annually on 8 December, commemorating the proclamation in 1646 of the Immaculate Conception as Patroness of Portugal by King Dom João IV following the Restoration […]
Kingdom of Tonga holds General Elections 2025
The Kingdom of Tonga held its general election on 20 November 2025 to elect the 26 members of the Legislative Assembly (Fale Alea), comprising: 17 People’s Representatives (elected by universal suffrage) 9 Nobles’ Representatives (elected by members of the hereditary nobility) The election was conducted under the constitutional arrangements introduced in 2010, which strengthened Tonga’s […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General makes visit to Azores islands
Anthony Bailey, Hon. Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, undertook a working fact-finding visitto the Autonomous Region of the Azores, visiting the islands of Santa Maria, Graciosa, and Terceira to explore shared interests and potential areas of cooperation between Tonga and this unique Atlantic archipelago. Over the years, the Hon. Consul-General has travelled […]
150th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Tonga (1875–2025) – National Celebration of History, Identity and Constitutional Continuity
150th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Tonga (1875–2025)A National Celebration of History, Identity and Constitutional Continuity31 October 2025 – 4 November 2025 Nuku’alofa – November 2025. The Kingdom of Tonga marked 150 years since the signing of its Constitution, granted by His late Majesty King George Tupou I on 4 November 1875 […]
Tonga’s Consul-General attends 2025 Diplomatic Bazaar in Lisbon & meets President of Portugal
His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 Diplomatic Bazaar, held at the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa. The Diplomatic Bazaar is organised annually by the Association of the Diplomatic Corps Accredited in Portugal (ACDAP), under the leadership of the Dean […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General participates in 2025 Remembrance Sunday ceremonies in London for the first time
On 9 November 2025, His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey, joined fellow heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of the Armed Forces in paying tribute to the fallen at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service, organised by the Royal British Legion – Portugal and Atlantic Islands […]
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Administrator, Guilherme d’Oliveira Martins receives Tongan Hon Consul-General
Lisbon – His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, was received at the headquarters of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon for a meeting with its Administrator, Guilherme d’Oliveira Martins, held at the Foundation’s main offices. Established in 1956 according to the wishes of its founder, Calouste […]
HM Hon Consul-General of Tonga in Portugal celebrates German Unity Day in Lisbon
Lisbon, 3 October 2025 — Anthony Bailey, His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, attended a reception hosted by Her Excellency Daniela Schlegel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Portugal, at the Ambassador’s official residence in Restelo . The event marked German Unity Day, commemorated annually on […]
Courtesy Visit to The Ambassador of Thailand to Portugal
Lisbon – 20 October 2025. The Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit to HE Mrs Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Portuguese Republic, at her official residence in Lisbon. Discussions focused on the enduring friendship between the Kingdoms […]
Tonga’s Hon Consul-General pays courtesy call on HE The Ambassador of India to Portugal
Lisbon – 9 October 2025. The Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit to HE Mr Puneet R. Kundal, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Portuguese Republic, at the Residence of the Ambassador in Lisbon. Discussions focused on the close and evolving […]
Tonga’s Hon Consul-General meets Portugal’s Minister of State & Foreign Affairs
Lisbon – 10 October 2025. His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, attended the official ceremony held in the State Rooms of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Palácio das Necessidades, Lisbon, on 7 October 2025, following an invitation issued by H.E. Professor Paulo Rangel, Minister of State […]
Hon Consul-General of Tonga attends Reception marking the Accession of Luxembourg’s New Grand Duke
Lisbon, 3 October 2025 — The Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, attended a diplomatic reception hosted by His Excellency Marc Bichler, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Portugal, at the Ambassador’s official residence in Lisbon. The event marked the Accession to the Throne of His […]
Tongan Honorary Consul-General Attends Egypt National Day Reception in Lisbon
Lisbon, 24 July 2025 — Anthony Bailey, Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, attended the National Day reception of the Arab Republic of Egypt held this evening at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon. The reception was hosted by His Excellency Wael Aboubakr El-Naggar, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to […]
Tonga attends Australia’s accession ceremony marking Australia’s accession as an Associate Observer of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP)
Lisbon – 2 July 2025. His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, attended a special ceremony held at the Palácio Conde de Penafiel in Lisbon , at the invitation of HE Mrs Indra McCormick, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to Portugal and Cape Verde, marking Australia’s […]
Tonga Consul-General attends Festas de Lisboa 2025 hosted by City Mayor Carlos Moedas
His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, attended the official celebrations of Santo António as part of the Festas de Lisboa 2025, following invitations from the Mayor of Lisbon Carlos Moedas. For the Santo António celebrations, Mr Bailey attended for the first time the renowned and colourful […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General attends Mayor of Sintra ceremony honoring The Duke of Braganza
Sintra – 29 May 2025. His Majesty’s Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, joined the Mayor of Sintra, Basílio Horta, and HRHThe Duchess of Braganza at an intimate ceremony honouring HRH Dom Duarte, Duke of Braganza, one of Sintra’s most distinguished long-standing residents. The event marked two significant […]
Tongan Hon Consul-General attends Royal Celebrations in Lisbon
Lisbon – May 2025. The Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Anthony Bailey, attended celebratory events marking two notable milestones in the public life of HRH Dom Duarte, Duke of Braganza, and HRH Dona Isabel, Duchess of Braganza, who maintain a recognised position within Portugal’s cultural and historical landscape. Dom Duarte de […]
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 […]