The Pacific Community has praised Tonga's Fekita 'Utoikamanu on her appointment to the United Nations.
Ms 'Utoikamanu is the UN's new High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.
She was appointed by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.
The SPC director-general, Colin Tukuitonga said Ms 'Utoikamanu, who is a former SPC deputy director-general, was an accomplished and well respected diplomat.
He said the SPC is confident she would lead her office with great vision, integrity and resolve.
Photo: Pacific Community Fekita 'Utoikamanu
Source:
Radio New Zealand