FAO Presents Credentials To Tonga’s PM, Reaffirms Commitment To Agricultural & Fisheries Development

28 May 2025, Nuku’alofa – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Coordinator for the Pacific Islands and FAO Representative to the Kingdom of Tonga, Mr. Guangzhou Qu, officially presented his credentials to the Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. (Dr) ‘Aisake Valu Eke, at the Prime Minister’s Office today.

Mr. Qu expressed his appreciation to the Government of Tonga for its longstanding partnership with FAO and acknowledged the country’s active role in advancing global efforts to strengthen agrifood systems, combat climate change, and promote sustainable development. He reaffirmed FAO’s commitment to working closely with the Government to support national efforts to enhance food security and resilience.

Working together for agrifood system transformation

In a separate meeting, Mr. Qu also presented his credentials to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Hon. Siosiua Moala Halavatau. Expressing gratitude for the ongoing collaboration, he emphasized FAO’s strong alignment with Tonga’s development priorities and highlighted the organization’s commitment to transforming Tonga’s agrifood systems through initiatives that promote biodiversity, the One Health approach, digital agriculture, climate adaptation, and healthy diets.

The opening of the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) on 26 May in Nuku’alofa, hosted by the Government of Tonga with support from FAO and the Pacific Community (SPC), underscores Tonga’s leadership in fostering regional dialogue and cooperation. This landmark event brings together Pacific Island nations to collectively address shared challenges and explore opportunities to advance agriculture and forestry across the region.

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