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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Tonga

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ENS Lehopoame Palaki of the Tonga Royal Navy of His Majesty’s Armed Forces, along with other Military Officers from other countries were formally recognized for the completion of the U.S. Coast Guard’s premier international course.
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UK in Tonga
@UKinTonga29 Apr 2024
British High Commission Nuku'alofa assisted the 🇬🇧Ministry of Defence to facilitate a Psychology of Leadership Course in 🇹🇴. Acting High Commissioner Tina Redshaw presented certificates to mid-level leader participants from GOVT & NGO who all took an active part in the course.
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On her first official visit to the Kingdom of Tonga, Ambassador Bërdynaj Shala conveyed to His Majesty the highest esteem and sincere messages of friendship from the President and the Government of the Republic of Kosovo 🇽🇰in🇹🇴 – at Tonga
Official picture from the Royal Palace His Majesty King Tupou VI - King of Tonga 🇹🇴 Her Excellency Jetmira Bërdynaj Shala - Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo 🇽🇰 to the Kingdom of Tonga

ALT Official picture from the Royal Palace His Majesty King Tupou VI - King of Tonga 🇹🇴 Her Excellency Jetmira Bërdynaj Shala - Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo 🇽🇰 to the Kingdom of Tonga

Ambassador Bëdynaj Shala signing the book at the Royal Palace. Wearing kiekie - a traditional Tongan accessory signifying honour and respect.

ALT Ambassador Bëdynaj Shala signing the book at the Royal Palace. Wearing kiekie - a traditional Tongan accessory signifying honour and respect.

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MFAT is proud to support the Manaaki NZ Scholarship Programme’s Pacific Diplomatic Training course, hosting participants from 🇫🇯🇵🇬🇸🇧🇻🇺🇹🇴🇹🇻🇨🇰🇫🇲🇲🇭🇵🇼 to promote Pacific-centered growth of knowledge, networking, & diplomatic skills in an emerging complex international environment.
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Admiral Mark Hammond@CDF_Aust26 Apr 2024
Thank you to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala & Brigadier General Lord Fielakepa, for welcoming me back to Tonga. The Defence relationship between 🇦🇺🤝🇹🇴 continues to deepen as we work towards our shared goal of regional security.
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Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia, Sultan bin Khuzaim, presented his credentials as a non-resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Tonga to HM King Tupou VI. 🇸🇦🇹🇴
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Following the destruction of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai #HTHH eruption & tsunami in 2021, the UN, through @UNmigration, @UNICEFPacific @UNDP_Pacific & @UNDRR, supported families in 'Atata Village in Tonga through: ✅ Water & Sanitation Hygiene #WASH ✅ Technical & financial support through the NDMO ✅ Cash benefits, among other key areas This was highlighted to members of the visiting delegation from the US Congress & the @unfoundation yesterday when they visited one of the hardest-hit communities in Tonga, 'Atata Village.
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マンギシ大使は、太平洋島嶼国大使達を招集し、毎月開催しているPICAGの会議をミクロネシア連邦大使館にて開催しました。 PALM10サミットに向け大使達と移動労働、ビザ免除、スポーツ外交など、各国の重要な話題について話し合いました。 #PICAG #PALM10kizuna #PALM&G3
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Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visited #AmericanSamoa last week where he met with Motusa Tuileama To'atolu Nua, Director of Health 🇦🇸, and Governor HC Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga to discuss deepening technical cooperation with WHO. 🤝
WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, joined by Dr Kim Eva Dickson, WHO Representative to Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, meets with Motusa Tuileama To'atolu Nua, Director of Health, American Samoa, and Governor HC Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga.

ALT WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, joined by Dr Kim Eva Dickson, WHO Representative to Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, meets with Motusa Tuileama To'atolu Nua, Director of Health, American Samoa, and Governor HC Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga.

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As we reach the midpoint towards the #2030SDGs deadline, it's time for action in the Western Pacific! We urge all health leaders to accelerate the journey towards universal health coverage, vital for achieving the health Sustainable Development Goal by 2030. #HealthForAll
Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, with a quote from him that says by bringing health programmes together, expanding partnerships, leveraging digital solutions and innovations, and taking an integrated and strategic foresight approach, we can accelerate universal health coverage progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

ALT Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, with a quote from him that says by bringing health programmes together, expanding partnerships, leveraging digital solutions and innovations, and taking an integrated and strategic foresight approach, we can accelerate universal health coverage progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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Tonga Portal@tongaportal26 Apr 2024
There is no plan B, Kingdom of Tonga and Pacific Island Developing States encourage spirit of compromise at Plastic Pollution Negotiations gov.to/press-release/there-i…
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The visiting US Congress-@unfoundation delegation also made a courtesy call on Tonga's Lord Speaker Fatafehi Fakafānua to hear about the priorities of 🇹🇴's Legislative Assembly. The UN, through @UNDP_Pacific, @unwomenpacific, @UNFPAPacific & @UNICEFPacific also briefed Lord Fakafānua on their respective portfolios in Tonga, including a briefing on the UN’s response to the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption #HTHH The team flew out of Tonga last night and began the final leg of their mission in Fiji this morning, after which they fly back to the US.
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Pacific Community@spc_cps26 Apr 2024
#PacificFisheries | The 16th Heads of Fisheries Meeting #HOF16 concluded today in Noumea, where SPC members and various partners convened. @psvivili, SPC's Deputy Director-General, delivered the closing remarks, marking the end of HOF16. 📃 bit.ly/44nWdT6
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Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, @WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visited #Samoa for the 15th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting. This is the second Pacific island visit by Dr Piukala since he assumed office in February 2024, highlighting WHO's ongoing commitment to the Pacific.
Beach and seawall Savai'i Island in Samoa. Photo by WHO/Yoshi Shimizu

ALT Beach and seawall Savai'i Island in Samoa. Photo by WHO/Yoshi Shimizu

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UNESCAP Pacific@UNESCAP_Pacific23 Apr 2024
Hon. Mrs. Lenora Qereqeretabua @lenoraqfj , Assistant Minister for @Fiji_MOFA was elected Vice Chair to the #CS80. #ESCAP @UNESCAP 🇺🇳#TeamFiji 🇫🇯 – at Fiji
Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade@Fiji_MFAET23 Apr 2024
Assistant Minister for @Fiji_MOFA Hon.@lenoraqfj on behalf of Fiji, was elected Vice Chair to the 80th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), convening this week in Bangkok, Thailand. Vinaka Vakalevu #TeamFiji 🇫🇯 @UNESCAP @UNESCAP_Pacific
L – R) Director Multilateral Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Keleni Seruvatu, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua, Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia and Permanent Rep to ESCAP, Mr. Amena Yauvoli, and Second Secretary at the Fiji Embassy to Indonesia Ms. Vasiti Cirikiyasawa.

ALT L – R) Director Multilateral Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Keleni Seruvatu, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua, Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia and Permanent Rep to ESCAP, Mr. Amena Yauvoli, and Second Secretary at the Fiji Embassy to Indonesia Ms. Vasiti Cirikiyasawa.

Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua at the 80th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

ALT Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua at the 80th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

(Front row) Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua and Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia and Permanent Rep to ESCAP, Mr. Amena Yauvoli. (Back row) Second Secretary at the Fiji Embassy to Indonesia Ms. Vasiti Cirikiyasawa, and Director Multilateral Bureau at Fiji MFA, Ms. Keleni Seruvatu.

ALT (Front row) Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua and Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia and Permanent Rep to ESCAP, Mr. Amena Yauvoli. (Back row) Second Secretary at the Fiji Embassy to Indonesia Ms. Vasiti Cirikiyasawa, and Director Multilateral Bureau at Fiji MFA, Ms. Keleni Seruvatu.

(L – R) Director Multilateral Bureau at Fiji MFA, Ms. Keleni Seruvatu, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua, Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia and Permanent Rep to ESCAP, Mr. Amena Yauvoli, and Second Secretary at the Fiji Embassy to Indonesia Ms. Vasiti Cirikiyasawa.

ALT (L – R) Director Multilateral Bureau at Fiji MFA, Ms. Keleni Seruvatu, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua, Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia and Permanent Rep to ESCAP, Mr. Amena Yauvoli, and Second Secretary at the Fiji Embassy to Indonesia Ms. Vasiti Cirikiyasawa.

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"Today I speak to you both as the @WHO regional director & as a concerned parent. I strongly urge policymakers & public health advocates to intensify efforts to control e-cigarettes in conjunction w/ a comprehensive approach to tobacco control." - Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala #WHS2024
WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala speaking at a regional roundtable on preventing uptake of e-cigarettes during this week's World Health Summit regional meeting in Melbourne, Australia

ALT WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala speaking at a regional roundtable on preventing uptake of e-cigarettes during this week's World Health Summit regional meeting in Melbourne, Australia

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RT @UNinFiji: On his first official mission to Tonga 🇹🇴, UN Resident Coordinator @DirkWagenerUN had the honor of presenting his credentials…
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UN Resident Coordinator, @DirkWagenerUN, touched down in Nuku'alofa 🇹🇴 this weekend to begin his first official mission to Tonga. Mr Wagener will present his credentials to His Majesty King Tupou VI this morning, followed by key meetings with government, civil society and UN staff on the ground in the coming days. Yesterday, Mr Wagener joined colleagues in Pea Village to spend the morning attending Sunday Service.
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HMS Tamar@hms_tamar14 Apr 2024
Many hands make light work. 💪 #TeamTamar and our Officer Cadets from @DartmouthBRNC helped the @TongaRedCross ensure its disaster relief storage units are in tip-top condition and protected from the elements. ☔️ 🇬🇧 🇹🇴
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UK in Tonga
@UKinTonga11 Apr 2024
Highlighting the importance of their roles, it was a pleasure to host of our women in uniform onboard the @hms_tamar where we discussed opportunity and inclusion. – at Tonga
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