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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 13:29.  Updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 15:37.

Photos by Linny Folau

Christian Estrossi with the pupils of GPS Havelu.

The French Minister for Overseas States Christian Estrossi and a French delegation to the Pacific Forum meeting were welcomed to Tonga by the Tonga Rugby Union at a dinner reception at the Liku'alofa resort last night.

A spokesperson for the Tonga Rugby Union said that because of the overwhelming support for the 'Ikale Tahi Rugby team by the French public while they were in France for the Rugby World Cup, they wanted to show their gratitude by welcoming the minister and his delegation to Tonga.

Christian Estrossi and his delegation were attending the Post Forum Dialogue Partners Plenary session at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre today.

The Minister congratulated Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi for giving them the opportunity to marvel a their talent and their rugby skills during their performances at the RWC.

Christian Estrossi presents French Rugby jerseys to Hon. Kalaniuvalu.



Hon. Kalaniuvalu receives Frency rugby jerseys.

During the welcome dinner Christian Estrossi presented Hon. Kalaniuvalu with over a dozen French Rugby jerseys.

Among the visitors who accompanied Christian Estrossi were the President of New Caledonia Harold Martin, a Senator from Wallis and Futuna, the Minister of Finance for New Caledonia, and the Director General of the European Commission Stefani Manservisi.

Boys of GPS Havelu perform at the dinner reception.



Christian Estrossi the French Minister for Overseas States.



Stefano Manservisi the Director General of the European Commission (second-left), Roberto Ridolfi the European Commission to the Pacific, JF Bouffandeau the French Ambassador in Fiji and Ambassador Aldo Dell'Ariccia the Head of Delegation of the European Commission to Vanuatu.



The French Minister, the President of New Caledonia and TRU Board officials.



The French delegation at the Liku'alofa dinner reception.


 
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