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Samarkand, Uzbekistan (4 May 2026): The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Finance, Mrs Kilisitina Tuaimei’api and Official from the Ministry of Finance attended the 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from 3-6 May 2026. During the ADB Annual Meeting, Mrs Tuaimei’api, attended the side meeting of the 3rd Japan-Pacific Islands Finance Ministers, on behalf of the Government of Tonga.

Samarkand, Uzbekistan (3 May 2026): On the margin of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Tonga Delegation, led by the CEO Finance, Mrs Kilisitina Tuaimei’api, held a productive bilateral meeting with the ADB Vice President of the East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region, Mr. Scott Morris. The meeting was also attended by the Director General for the Pacific Department (PARD), Ms Emma Veve and some of the ADB Pacific Management Team.

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