Letters of credence

During the credential ceremony, Ambassador Seam stressed the long-standing relation and friendship between the European Union and the Kingdom of Tonga, based on a legacy of shared values, common priorities and successful development cooperation.

Ambassador Munenaga, accompanied by his spouse, Madam Yoshiko Munenaga was escorted to the occasion at the Royal Palace by officials of Tonga’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Following the presentation of credentials, they had a privilege to have an audience with King Tupou VI.

“I conveyed the official messages from His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito of Japan to His Majesty King Tupou VI, and also received some intimate words for His Majesty the Emperor and the people of Japan from His Majesty King Tupou VI,” stated Ambassador Munenaga.

This marks the official re-opening of the British High Commission in Nuku’alofa, capital of the Kingdom of Tonga.