Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forests, Lord Fohe received the first courtesy visit of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Pacific, HE Ms Xiangjun Yao at the Ministry’s Headquarters at Nukuálofa.
The Minister for Finance, Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti is currently attending the Forum Economic Minister's Meeting in Suva, Fiji, and conducting bilateral meetings with development partners. He had the opportunity to meet with Director General Leah Gutierrez, ADB Pacific Department, and Mr. Aaron Batten, ADB Regional Director Pacific Subregional Office discussing the ADB new operating model, the upcoming country programming and projects portfolio review and opportunities to support the private sector and other issues.
The Minister had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Candra Samekto, Country Director, of Pacific Islands, and the IFAD team. They deliberated on the status of IFAD support through the Tonga Rural Innovation Project (TRIP), and potential areas for support focusing on the agricultural sector and agribusinesses. IFAD team will continue to consult with relevant technical stakeholders to design and develop the next investment programs for Tonga.
