Foreign Minister Penny Wong will head to the Pacific to “renew and strengthen” the ties between Australia and the region for the second time since being sworn in nine days ago.
In a statement, Ms Wong said she is looking forward to listening to the leaders in the two Pacific countries.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022Ms Wong was in Fiji last week which coincided with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s tour of the Pacific. Picture: Supplied“In Tonga, I will meet leaders including Prime Minister the Hon. Hu’akavameiliku and Foreign Minister the Hon. Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu.
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