Alexander Downer in Tonga today

I will visit Nauru and Tonga from 15 to 17 July. I look forward to furthering Australia's close relationship with these Pacific neighbours, and to exchanging views on political and economic reform developments in both countries, and on regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern. I will take the opportunity to welcome the ongoing contribution of both countries to the regional consensus on Fiji and to the important work of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).