Hon Consul-General calls on Irish and Vatican diplomatic missions and visits Australian Parliament
Canberra – June 2024. The Hon Consul General visited the Apostolic Nunciature to meet Monsignor Alfred d’Souza, Charge d’Affaires of the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Australia. Discussions were held about the highly successful visit of 104 pilgrims from Tonga to World Youth Day which was held in Portugal in 2023 in the presence of Pope […]
Hon Consul-General calls on Portuguese Embassy accredited to the Kingdom of Tonga
Canberra – June 2024. His Majesty’s Hon Consul-General of Tonga to Portugal, Anthony Bailey paid a series of courtesy visits whilst in Australia with a number of embassies accredited to, or with interest in, Tonga. The first meeting took place with His Excellency António Albuquerque Moniz, Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to Australia and Sofia […]
Consul-General Anthony Bailey visits Tonga High Commission in Australia
Canberra – June 2024. The Hon Consul-General of Tonga to Portugal, Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on the Acting High Commissioner of Tonga to the Commonwealth of Australia, Mr Curtis Tu’ihalangingie, at the Tonga High Commission situated in the Australian federal capital city of Canberra. Mr Bailey also met with High Commission diplomats and […]
Minister for MEIDECC meets with the Portuguese Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
Antigua & Barbuda 30 May 2024. The Hon. Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu, Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communication (MEIDECC), engaged in a bilateral meeting during the Small Island Developing States (SIDS 4) conference with Nuno Sampaio, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and Head of the Delegation of Portugal. […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General in Portugal pays courtsey visit on the South African Ambassador
Lisbon – May 2024. To mark the 25 years of diplomatic relations, His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on Her Excellency Ms. Mmamokwena Gaoretelelwe, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Portugal, at her official residence in Lisbon. The Kingdom of […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General meets Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I in Lisbon
Lisbon – May 2024. In the Throne Room at the Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon, the Hon Consul General of Tonga to Portugal, Anthony Bailey, was received in audience by His All Holiness Bartholomew I , 270th Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch since 1991. His All Holiness is regarded as the primus inter pares […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General in Portugal meets HE Graça Machel Mandela in Portugal
Lisbon – May 2024. The Hon Consul General of Tonga to Portugal was received on the margins of the KAICIID summit in Lisbon by HE Graça Machel Mandela – a lady unique in the world of having been First Lady of two countries – first Mozambique and later through her marriage to Nelson Mandela, of […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General visits Ismaili Imamat in Portugal
Lisbon – 27 May 2024. The Hon Consul-General of His Majesty The King of Tonga in Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, was invited and received by the Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat, Mr Nazim Ahmad at the Diwan in Lisbon. The former Portuguese foreign and defence minister, HE Luis Amado who serves as a diplomatic […]
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 Comendador Anthony Bailey 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 […]
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 Comendador Anthony Bailey 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 […]
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- […]