On 3rd Feb, Ambassador Liu called on HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala. He congratulated HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala on his appointment as Tonga’s new Minister Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty's Armed Forces, and said that, over the past 26 years of diplomatic ties, China and Tonga enjoyed traditional friendship, both sides treated each other with respect and as equals, and supported each other on issues concerning respective core interests. Practical cooperation between the two countries have progressed steadfastly over the past years. China stands ready to work with Tonga to follow up on the important consensus reached between two heads of state, further consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and bring comprehensive strategic partnership to a new height.
HRH Crown Prince said that Tonga deeply valued the long term friendship with China, and sincerely thanked the Chinese government and people for strong support and assistance when the volcano eruption and tsunamis caused extensive destruction throughout Tonga in early 2022. Tonga firmly upholds the one-China principle, looks forward to carrying forward friendship, and expanding exchanges and cooperation in various fields to deliver more tangible benefits for the two peoples.