Tonga Hon Consul-General in Portugal pays courtesy visit on Belgian Ambassador and attends honours ceremony
Lisbon – May 2024. The Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency Serge Wauthier, Ambassador of His Majesty The King of the Belgians to the Portuguese Republic since August 2022. The Kingdom of Tonga and the Kingdom of Belgium established diplomatic relations […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General attends KAICIID conference in Lisbon
Lisbon – May 2024. The Hon Consul General of Tonga in Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, accepting an invitation from HE Dr Zuhair Alharthi, Secretary General of KAICIID – the International Dialogue Centre – to attend and speak at its inaugural Global Dialogue Forum which took place in Lisbon from 15 and 16 May 2024. This […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General in Portugal attends Mayor of Lisbon musical festival
Lisbon – May 2024. At the invitation of the Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, the Hon Consul General of His Majesty The King of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey, attended a Mayoral launch event at City Hall, promoting the cultural and religious festivals and events to be held in the Portuguese capital. […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General calls on the Executive Director of European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
Lisbon – May 2024. The Hon Consul General of the Tonga to Portugal met with Her Excellency Ms Maja Markovčić Kostelac took up the position of Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on 1 January 2019. She is responsible for the running and development of the Agency under the oversight of the […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General in Portugal visits National Theatre of São Carlos
Lisbon – May 2024. At the invitation of the President of the National Theatre of São Carlos, the Hon Consul General of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, visited the historic cultural site and met Mr Bailey met with the theatre’s newly appointed Artistic Director, Dutch-born Ivan van Kalmthout. He was accompanied throughout the tour […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General attends Croatia National Day in Portugal
Lisbon – May 2024. At the invitation of the Croatian Ambassador to Portugal, HE Anita Tršić, the Hon Consul General of Tonga to Portugal attended the National Day of Croatia celebrations at the National Coach Museum in Lisbon. Speeches were delivered by Ambassador Tršić which was followed by a concert of blues music by the […]
Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Scotland to officially visit Tonga over the Easter celebrations
London – March 2024. The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, will make her first official visit to Kingdom of Tonga between 30 March to 3 April 2024. The Commonwealth Secretary General will hold discussions with the Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Samiu Vaipulu, Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Fekitamoeloa ʻUtoikamanu, […]
Tongan Consul-General Anthony Bailey meets renown photographer and conservationist Prince Hussain Aga Khan
Palm Beach – March 2024. The Hon Consul General of His Majesty The King of Tonga to Portugal, Anthony Bailey, attended a celebratory gala event at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, Florida, marking the 40th anniversary of the Wild Dolphin Project (www.WildDolphinProject.org) This remarkable organisation founded by Dr Denise Herzing in 1985 has devoted over […]
Tonga Consul-General Anthony Bailey calls of on the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Portugal
Lisbon – March 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Portugal, His Excellency the Most Reverend Archbishop Ivo Scapolo, the Apostolic Nuncio accredited to the Portuguese Republic since August 2019. The meeting took place […]
Tonga Consul-General Anthony Bailey calls of Ambassador of Croatia in Portugal
Lisbon – March 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Anita Tršić Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the Portuguese Republic since December 2019. The meeting took place at the Croatian Embassy in Lisbon and discussions were held […]
Tonga Consul-General Anthony Bailey pays a courtesy visit on the Ambassador of Germany in Portugal
Lisbon – March 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Dr Julia Monar, Ambassador Federal Republic of Germany to the Portuguese Republic since August 2022. He also met with Deputy Head of Mission Ludwig Blaurock. The meeting took place […]
Queen Nanasipau’u Tuku’aho of Tonga celebrates her 70th birthday
Sintra – March 2024. The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic extends its warmest congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Nanasipau’u Tuku’aho of Tonga on the occasion of her 70th Birthday. Her Majesty is the wife of Tonga’s Head of State, His Majesty King Tupou VI. Her Majesty was born on […]
Kingdom of Tonga establishes diplomatic ties with Nepal
New York – March 2024. The Kingdom of Tonga formalised the establishment of her diplomatic relations with the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in the presence of their respective Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Ambassador Tone of Tonga and Ambassador Thapa of Nepal on 1 March 2024. Tonga looks forward to building our friendship […]
Kingdom of Tonga establishes diplomatic relations with the Dominican Republic
New York – February 2024. The Kingdom of Tonga formalised diplomatic relations with the Dominican Republic in the presence of Ambassador Tone of Tonga and Ambassador Conde of the Dominican Republic on 29 February 2024. Tonga look forward to strengthening and nurturing essential collaborations with the Dominican Republic as SIDS. #tongaDominicanRepublic #tongadiplomacy #tongaportugal
Kingdom of Tonga establishes diplomatic relations with Nicaragua
New York – February 2024. The Kingdom of Tonga is pleased to formalize the establishment of her diplomatic relations with the Republic of Nicaragua. This marks a milestone in their bilateral cooperation and endeavours to achieving world peace. The occasion took place in the presence of Ambassador Tone of Tonga and Ambassador Castillo of Nicaragua […]
Tonga Consul-General calls on Australian Ambassador to Portugal
Lisbon – February 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Indra McCormick, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to the Portuguese Republic, based in Lisbon since 2022. The meeting took place at the Australian Embassy in Lisbon and discussions […]
Tonga Consul-General calls of Moroccan Ambassador to Portugal
Lisbon – 22 February 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Othmani Bahnini, Ambassador of His Majesty The King of Morocco accredited to the Portuguese Republic in Lisbon since 2018. Ambassador Bahnini previously served as Deputy Head of Mission […]
Tonga Consul-General calls on the Iranian Ambassador in Portugal
Lisbon – 22 February 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency Dr Sayed Majid Tafarshi at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lisbon. During the meeting discussions were held as to how to enhance cooperation […]
Tonga Consul-General attends Kuwait National Day in Lisbon
The Hon Consul General of His Majesty The King of Tonga accredited to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey, attended the National Day of the State of Kuwait hosted by His Excellency Hamad Ali Alhazeem, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait in Portugal. The Hon Consul General and the Ambassador recalled at the meeting held […]
Tonga’s Hon Consul-General visits Royal Norwegian Embassy in Portugal
Lisbon – 22 February 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on the Royal Norwegian Embassy accredited to the Portuguese Republic. The meeting took place with Gerg Pettersen, Counsellor of the Embassy and discussions were held as to how to further enhance […]
Kingdom of Tonga and the State of Qatar establish diplomatic relations
New York – February 2024. The Kingdom of Tonga is pleased to formalize the establishment of diplomatic relations with the State of Qatar, which marks another level in their bilateral cooperation and endeavours to achieve world peace. The occasion took place in the presence of Ambassador Tone of Tonga and Ambassador Al-Thani of Qatar on […]
Tonga Consul-General pays courtesy visit on the Secretary General of the KAICIID in Lisbon
Lisbon – February 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General was pleased to pay a courtesy visit on His Excellency Dr. Zuhair Alharthi, Secretary General of the @KAICIID – The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, mostly referred to as The International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID. KAICIID is a unique inter- […]
Tonga Consul-General Anthony Bailey meets with the Mayor of the City of Sintra
Sintra – Feburary 2024. The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal it’s situated in the historic and royal country capital of Sintra. It is situated some 25 minutes from the centre of Portuguese capital of Lisbon and is the most western point of continental Europe. It was therefore a great honour for […]
President of Portugal sends greetings for Christmas and the New Year 2024
Belem – December 2023. Christmas and New Year 2024 greetings received from His Excellency Dr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic. These wishes are warmly reciprocated @Tongapt Anthony Bailey, Hon Consul General of His Majesty the King of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic. @anthonybaileyeu #presidentofportugal #presidentdarepublicaportuguesa #tongaportugal
Christmas Greetings from the Tongan Consulate-General in Portugal
Christmas & New Year Greetings from the South Pacific islands His Majesty’s Honorary Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga accredited to the Portuguese Republic, Anthony Bailey, extends his warmest wishes to all Tongan citizens and the Kingdom’s friends and colleagues across Portugal for a blessed and merry Christmas, and for a very happy & peaceful New Year 2024. […]
Ambassador of Hungary receives Tongan Hon Consul-General Anthony Bailey in Lisbon
His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on Her Excellency Dr Emília Fábián, Ambassador of Hungary to the Portuguese Republic since September 2023. The meeting took place at the Hungarian Embassy in Lisbon and discussions were held as to how to further enhance […]
Tonga and Libya mark 45 years of diplomatic relations during visit of Tongan Hon Consul-General in Lisbon
Tonga and Libya mark 45 years of diplomatic relations during visit of Tongan Hon Consul General in Lisbon. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a visit to the Embassy of the State of Libya in Portugal and met with Marwan Altayef, Minister Plenipotentiary and Consul […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General meets with Ambassador of Tuvalu in Lisbon
His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency Shivshankar Nail, Ambassador of Tuvalu, Adviser to the Prime Minister and Special Envoy on Oceans and Climate Change. The meeting took place at the Office of Ambassador Shiv in Lisbon and discussions were […]
Deputy Chief of State Protocol receives Tongan Hon Consul General Anthony Bailey
Lisbon November 2023. The Deputy Chief of State Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Dr Jose Carlos Arsenio, received at the Palácio das Necessidades in Lisbon, the Honorary Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga accredited to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey. The meeting took place on the occasion of the […]
Tongan Hon Consul-General joins Lisbon Mayor and Kosovo President at unveiling of statue of Saint Mother Teresa
His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, accepting an invitation from the Mayor of City of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas visited the site of a new statue of Saint Mother Teresa which was unveiled by Her Excellency Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo, during an working […]