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King Tupou VI grants audience to Chinese Foreign Minister [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 22:26.  Updated on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 22:28.

King Tupou VI and Chinese Foreign Minister Mr Wang Yi. Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 31 May 2022.

Story and photos by Linny Folau

HM King Tupou VI welcomed China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister HE Mr Wang Yi and delegation this afternoon at the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa. The Minister had a 45 minute audience with the king, and posed for photos in the grounds.

The high ranking Chinese official arrived in Tonga today with a delegation of around 20, that included Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Mr Xie Feng, on a one-day visit to Tonga, during their Pacific tour.

The Minister first visited the Royal Palace for an audience with the King and posed for photos, while having a friendly conversation in the Palace grounds.

Tonga's Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Fekita ‘Utoikamanu were also present.

Mr Wang Yi then left for a meeting with the Prime Minister and signed documents at the St George Government Building. He also held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Chinese delegation departs Tonga, tomorrow, 1 June.

King Tupou VI with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Mr Wang Yi, Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and Prime Minister Hon Hu'akavameiliku, Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa. 31 May 2022.
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