A statement issued by the government said “The new building will be constructed under a project jointly funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand.”
The ceremony was attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps, HSH Prince Kalaniuvalu Lord Fotofili and nobles of the realm; the Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku and Cabinet Ministers; the Speaker and Members of Parliament and guests.
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u Tuku’aho were the guests of honour at the event.
