Letter of credence

A statement said due to the exigencies of the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person presentation of credentials has been temporarily replaced by a paper-based credentialing process.

President Biden welcomed Ambassador Tōnē as a member of the diplomatic corps in Washington and expressed the desire of the Government of the United States of America to advance common agenda and to “deepen the strong and abiding friendship” of the two countries.

The presentation on 5 January was held in a virtual ceremony at the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations.

During the Credentials ceremony, Ambassador Tōnē conveyed messages of best wishes from His Majesty King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga, as well from the Prime Minister, Rev. Dr. Pohiva Tuʻiʻonetoa, to the President of Cuba for his good health and longevity as well as the welfare and the prosperity of the peoples of the Republic of Cuba.