Japan-Tonga Relations

On January 22, 2025, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, sent a congratulatory letter to Hon. Dr.‘Aisake Valu Eke on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga.

In the letter, Prime Minister Ishiba congratulated Prime Minister Eke on his appointment and conveyed his intention to develop the “kizuna” between Japan and Tonga, precious friends connected by the Pacific Ocean. Prime Minister Ishiba also expressed his wish to work closely with Prime Minister Eke to promote relations between Japan and the Pacific Island countries, as Tonga serves as the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).