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The Ministry of Finance is currently conducting consultations with all government line ministries in preparation for the 2026/27 Budget. As part of fuel cost-saving measures, these consultations are being held virtually, with in-person meetings limited to ministries within walking distance. This builds on the Ministry’s earlier initiative to enable the online submission and processing of budget transfer requests from line ministries compared to previous requirement of submitting them in person

On the margins of the Governing Council meeting at the IFAD Headquarters, CEO Kilisitina had the opportunity to publicly officiate the newest IFAD Project approved for Tonga in 2025 – the Tonga Rural Innovation Project Phase 3 (TRIP III). CEO Kilisitina represented the Minister of Finance – Hon. Lataifaingata’a Tangimana - on behalf of the Kingdom of Tonga, while the IFAD Asia Pacific Region (APR) Regional Director – Ms. Reehana Raza, represented the President of IFAD for this auspice event.

Today marks the 2nd day of the 49th Governing Council that convened the high-level dialogues by the Governors of the member states. The dialogue was clear in outlining the key issues from the global challenges that the Member States are facing in agriculture and rural development, but most importantly was how Governors provide strategic priorities as guidance for the upcoming IFAD 14 (IFAD14) replenishment in the medium term (2028-2030).