Tonga is most grateful to the Commonwealth Secretariat for all the support given to the Kingdom over the years, Prime Minister Honourable Hu’akavameiliku told the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Secretariat, Rt Honourable Patricia Baroness Scotland in Rarotonga last week.
The Hon Prime Minister said Secretary General Scotland’s attendance of the Forum Leaders’ meeting speaks volumes of the importance of the partnership between the Commonwealth Secretary and the Pacific Islands Forum and that the Government of Tonga appreciates the Commonwealth’s continued and proactive support to Tonga.
“May I firstly acknowledge and recognise the show of solidarity by the Commonwealth Secretariat, in terms of networking and in-kind office support provided to our high commission in London,” he said.
“And the Secretariat’s continued electoral support and assistance towards Tonga, to deliver a transparent and inclusive electoral process, such as we anticipate our forthcoming General Election in 2025.”
The Hon Prime Minister suggested that Tongan officials be included in legal and judicial education and training when and where they are offered. He also called on assistance in Cyber Crime support and Debt Management Assistance.
The Secretary-General acknowledged the strong leadership the Prime Minister has in the Commonwealth Family and conveyed her appreciation for his continued support for the Commonwealth and her initiatives.
