Tonga PM congratulates Chinese government’s first special envoy to the Pacific

Tonga Prime Minister, Hu’akavameiliku congratulated Qian Bo on his appointment as the Chinese Government’s first Special Envoy for Pacific Island Countries Affairs.

Qian visited the Island Kingdom and met with PM Sovaleni at the St George Government Building last week.

Hu’akavameiliku said, “Tonga continues to appreciate the contribution China has offered for the achievement of Tonga’s national development goals through various grant aids that have either been completed or still under construction.”

Qian who was previously China’s Ambassador to Fiji was appointed Special Envoy in February this year.