Tongan Hon Consul-General Anthony Bailey pays courtesy visit on the Ambassador of the Republic of Malta
His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency John Camilleri Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the Portuguese Republic. Ambassador Camilleri presented his credentials as the Ambassador of Malta to the President of Portugal on 20 July 2020. Prior to this appointment […]
Tongan Hon Consul-General pays courtesy visit on the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic
Lisbon – November 2023. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency Tibor Králik Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Portuguese Republic. The meeting took place at the Slovak Ambassador’s residence in Lisbon and discussions were held as to how […]
Tonga Hon Consul-General Anthony Bailey l meets the First Lady of the Republic of Korea
Paris – November 2023. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal held a wonderful to meet with the First Lady of the Republic of Korea here in Paris, France. Her Excellency Kim Keon-hee is the First Lady of South Korea as the wife of the 13th President of Republic of […]
Tonga Consul-General Anthony Bailey pays courtesy visit on the Palestinian Ambassador to Portugal
Lisbon – November 2023. His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency Dr Nabil Abuznaid, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Portuguese Republic. The Consul General was briefed on the humanitarian disaster and huge loss of innocent civilian life […]
Tongan Consul-General Anthony Bailey visits the Ambassador of Egypt
His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency Wael A El-Naggar, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Portuguese Republic. Ambassador El-Naggar was appointed Egypt’s Ambassador to Portugal in December 2021 and presented Credentials to HE The President of […]
Tongan Consul-General Anthony Bailey visits Ambassador of Venezuela
His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey paid a courtesy visit on Her Excellency Mrs Mary Flores, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Portugal. Ambassador Flores presented credentials to the President of the Portuguese Republic on 30 March 2023 having previously served as her nation’s […]
4 November is the National Day of the Kingdom of Tonga
Lisbon – November 2023. 4 November is the National Day of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is an important occasion in the history of this Polynesian island realm, as it marks the introduction of its first written constitution on 4 November 4 1875. This pivotal moment paved the way for the establishment of a constitutional […]
Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP), receives Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, Anthony Bailey
The Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP), His Excellency Zacarias da Costa, received the Honorary Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, Anthony Bailey, on 18 October 2023, at the headquarters of the international organisation in Lisbon. Among those attending the courtesy visit were Ambassador Isilio Coelho, Diplomatic and […]
HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka of Tonga awarded prestigious Server et Manere award
Canberra – October 2023. Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Halaevalu Mata’aho Napua-o-kalani Lavaka ‘Ata Tuku’aho received at the Tongan High Commission in Australia, Dr Marek Sobola, Secretary-General of the non governmental organisation, Servare et Manere. During the audience Dr Sobola presented to Her Royal Highness one of the association’s highest awards and thereby becoming […]
Tongan Consul-General calls on Head of European Commission in Portugal
Lisbon – October 2023. The Hon Consul General of His Majesty The King of Tonga accredited to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on Her Excellency Sofia Moreira de Sousa, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission in Portugal at her office in Lisbon. Joana Cruz-Schilling, Political Counsellor, was also […]
Consul-General Anthony Bailey pays courtesy call on the Secretary General of the City of Lisbon
Lisbon – October 2023. The Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a formal courtesy call on Dr Alberto Laplaine Guimarais, Secretary-General of the City of Lisbon and Diplomatic Counsellor of the Mayor of the City of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas. This mayoralty is considered one of the most […]
Tongan Prime Minister received by US President Joseph Biden at the White House
Washington DC – September 2023. After the success of the UN General Assembly in New York, Tonga’s prime minister Hon Hu’akavameiliku, Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni and delegation moved on to Washington DC for the Pacific Islands Forum and was warmly hosted at the White House by US President Joseph Biden. This followed the recent official visit […]
Kingdom of Tonga’s consuls in Portugal and Cyprus meet in New York
New York – September 2023. The Hon Consul General of Tonga in Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey met with the Hon Consul of Tonga accredited in the Republic of Cyprus, Joseph Borghese in New York. Both diplomats discussed projects aimed at furthering and enhancing Tongan ties and presence within the member states of the European Union. […]
Tongan Consul-General Anthony Bailey pays courtesy visit on Ambassador of Kuwait
Lisbon – 12 October 2023. The Hon Consul General of His Majesty The King of Tonga accredited to the Portuguese Republic, Mr Anthony Bailey, paid a courtesy visit on 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 at […]
Tongan Consul-General Anthony Bailey meets Tongan Prime Minister at United Nations General Assembly
New York – 23 September 2023. On the sidelines of the 78th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku, Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni received his nation’s Hon Consul General to Portugal, Anthony Bailey. The meeting took place at the Permanent Mission […]
Tonga Consul-General Anthony Bailey attends Portuguese Royal Wedding in Mafra
Mafra – 7 October 2023. At the invitation of the Head of the Royal House of Portugal, HRH The Duke of Braganza and HRH The Duchess of Braganza, the Honorary Consul General of His Majesty The King of Tonga in Portugal attended the Royal Wedding of Her Highness Infanta Maria-Francisca de Bragança, Duchess of Coimbra […]
HE Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi of Tonga sends message to the Consulate-General in Portugal
Nuku’alofa – 22 August 2023. The Cardinal of Tonga, His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi extends his most sincere appreciations to Mr. Anthony Bailey, the Tongan Honorary Consul General to Portugal, for his assistance on the travel to Fatima of the pilgrims of Tonga, and for hosting a lovely lunch in Lisbon for the […]
Portugal’s Duke of Braganza honours Tongan pilgrims at Tonga Consulate-General ceremony
Sintra – August 2023. At the invitation of His Majesty’s Hon Consul General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal, Mr Anthony Bailey, the Head of the Portuguese Royal Family, His Royal Highness Dom Duarte, Duke of Braganza, honoured the World Youth Day pilgrims from Tonga, Niue and the Cook Islands with his presence at […]
Tonga Consulate-General in Portugal welcomes 104 pilgrims to World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon
Lisbon- August 2023. Over 104 pilgrims from the Kingdom of Tonga participated in World Youth Day (WYD) which took place in Portugal between 1-6 August 2023. WYD is the largest youth event of its kind in the world and of the globe Roman Catholic Church. The events held in Lisbon, Cascais and at the Shrine […]
HM Hon Consul-General Anthony Bailey welcomes Tongan religious pilgrims to Lisbon, Portugal
His Majesty’s Hon Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga, Mr Anthony Bailey, formally welcomed to Portugal 104 pilgrims. Our pilgrims travelled over four days and 25,000 km from Tonga, Niue and the Cook Islands to attend World Youth Day (WYD). This is the largest youth event in the world and is now taking place in […]
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Tonga to dedicate the new US Embassy in Nuku’alofa
Nuku’alofa – 26 July 2023. United States Secretary of State Hon Antony Blinken paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Tonga on 26 July 2023 to dedicate the new US Embassy in the capital, Nuku’alofa and to meet with key Tongan statesmen. “Proud to dedicate the new U.S. Embassy in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga. It’s a […]
Tonga Consulate-General in Portugal marks passing of respected HRH Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofil
The Hon Consulate General of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, by decree of the Prime Minister, has lowered the national flag to half mast at the Consulate General in Sintra. It has done so as a mark of respect following the passing on 28 May 2023 of HRH Princess Mele Siu’ilkutapu Kalaniuvalu […]
Anthony Bailey accredited as the first Honorary Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to Portugal
The Kingdom of Tonga and the Portuguese Republic established diplomatic relations on 1 November 2008. In August 2022 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal approved the Tongan Cabinet’s decision to open an Honorary Consulate General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal. This is Tonga’s first diplomatic presence in Portugal since the establishment of […]
Tongan Foreign Minister holds talks with her Portuguese counterpart
In July 2022 the Foreign Minister and Minister of Tourism of Tonga, the Honourable Fekitamoeloa Katoa ‘Utoikamanu, paid an Official Visit to Portugal. The Foreign Minister attended the UN Oceans Conference and held numerous bilateral meetings including one with her counterpart, HE Dr João Gomes Cravinho, Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs. During this meeting discussions were held […]
Tongan Prime Minister Hon Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni officially visits Lisbon, Portugal
Tonga values it growing relationship with Portugal. In June and July 2022 the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, the Hon Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni, HE Mr Joao Gomes Cravinho, paid an Official Visit to Portugal on the occasion of the hosting in Lisbon of the United Nation’s Oceans Conference. The Prime Minister and delegation […]
Tonga National Women’s Football Team receives Royal Visit
HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho warmly welcomed the Tonga National Women’s Football Team, which is currently in Australia to undertake a high-performance training camp in preparation for the OFC Women’s World Cup Qualifying in July 2022. During a gathering at the Valentine Sports Park yesterday, Her Royal Highness who is also the High Commissioner of […]
Elon Musk donates 50 satellite terminals to Tonga
SpaceX has donated 50 VSAT terminals to Tonga. “They are sending over 50 terminals and we are looking at how we can best utilize it,” Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni said this afternoon. Meanwhile, Tonga’s international telecommunications fibre option cable is still on track to be temporarily fixed by Feb. 20, he said. “We are […]
Australia assists with humanitarian aid and disaster relief needs to the Kingdom of Tonga
One month ago, on the 15th of January 2022, the Kingdom of Tonga suffered from the double catastrophe of the Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami on the same day. The volcanic eruption blanketed Tonga in ash – affecting the air quality, covering everything and killing many of the crops in the […]
Tonga Ports Authority signs MoU with Royal Lalanga Fononga to import ferronickel slag from New Caledonia
The Tonga Ports Authority will partner with a new society to import ferronickel slag from New Caledonia for major infrastructure projects. An agreement to form a partnership company was signed yesterday by Daniel Kimball Fale, PAT Board chairman, and Viliami Lolohea, President of the International Board of the Royal Lalanga Fononga Society. Daniel said that […]
His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga appoints new Prime Minister
Nuku’alofa – 28 December 2021. His Majesty King Tupou VI presented Tonga’s newly elected Prime Minister, Hon. Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni (51) with a Royal Warrant of Appointment at the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa. Hon. Sovaleni was elected as Designate Prime Minister by 16 members of the 26-members parliament in a secret ballot on 15 Dec. […]