AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina Ties: Deputy Prime Minister Viliami Uasike Lātū led Pacific leaders in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, where the delegation backed closer political exchanges and reaffirmed the one-China policy. By-elections: Voters returned both parliamentary seats vacated after electoral-offence rulings to relatives of the former MPs: Sēmisi Sika’s brother won Tongatapu 2, and Lata Tangimana’s son won Ongo Niua 17. Drought Response: Tonga declared drought across its major islands as El Niño intensifies; the Met Service says warnings will remain in place for the next three months, while government agencies and aid groups coordinate support. Law and Security: Tonga used its anti-terrorism law for the first time to convict a gang leader, marking a significant test of the legislation.
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