Japan's Ambassador for PALM visits Tonga [1]
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 20:44
As Japan's PALM Ambassador, HE Mr. Takata Toshihisa visited Tonga on 17-18 April in preparation for the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in Japan in 2024.
The Ambassador made a courtesy call and met the Prime Minister, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Fekitamoeloa 'Utoikamanu and other officials, on 17 April.
During his Pacific visit, is visiting Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Samoa.
PALM10 will be the first in person meeting following the COVID-19 pandemic. The last PALM was held virtually in 2021.
Japan has hosted this high-level meeting every three-years since 1997.