Tonga Consulado-Geral na Portugal. Tonga Consulate-General in Portugal

29/08/2026

𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅, 𝐇𝐌𝐀𝐅

COL Soane M.V ‘Aholelei has been approved as the Chief of the Defence Staff, HMAF, to be effective on the 25th of October 2026.

Colonel ‘Aholelei has served in HMAF since February 1994 and currently holds the appointment of Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff.

The officers and ranks of HMAF extend their congratulations to Colonel ‘Aholelei and wish him every success in the future.

29/08/2026

As Hon Consul-General of Tonga in Portugal I offer heartfelt condolences to my many Norwegian friends and to the people of Norway on the passing today of their much-loved King Harald V, aged 89. I have regularly visited Norway - first in 1989, and most recently in 2022 and have very fond memories of each and every visit across this ancient country.

Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, King Harald served Norway for more than 35 years. The outpouring of public grief today is perhaps the clearest testament to the deep affection and respect Norwegians held for their King and the constitutional monarchy.

As his 53-year-old son begins his own reign as King Haakon VIII, I wish His Majesty every strength and success - mindful also of his longstanding connections with both Portugal and the Kingdom of Tonga, which he officially visited as Crown Prince in 2019 and was received by His Majesty King Tupou VI.

Hvil i fred, Deres Majestet. 🇳🇴

21/08/2026

🇹🇴🇵🇹 NUKU’ALOFA & VIANA DO CASTELO | TWO CITIES OF LOVE

As His Majesty’s Hon Consul-General of the Kingdom of Tonga in Portugal, it was a great pleasure to pay a courtesy visit to the President of the Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo, Luís Nobre Luís Nobre, during the extraordinary Romaria de Nossa Senhora d’Agonia.

It was a particular honour to join the Mayor on the balcony of the historic Paços do Concelho to witness the magnificent Desfile da Mordomia — more than 1,000 women filling the streets in traditional Vianese costumes, many adorned with extraordinary displays of the distinctive gold jewellery for which Viana is famous.

The Romaria is deeply rooted in Viana’s faith, maritime traditions and popular culture. Each August, processions, traditional dress, music and dancing transform the city in honour of Our Lady of Agony, whose devotion has long been associated with Viana’s fishermen and people of the sea. Over 1 million people attend this 9 day festival.

There is also a beautiful connection between Viana do Castelo and Tonga. Viana is synonymous with the heart and with love, symbolised by its famous Coração de Viana, while Tonga’s capital, Nukuʻalofa, translates as “the abode of love.”

I very much look forward to developing opportunities to promote Tongan culture here and to strengthening the bonds of friendship between Viana do Castelo and Nukuʻalofa — two cities, on opposite sides of the world, united by a wonderful association with love.

My warmest thanks to Mayor Luís Nobre and Câmara Municipal Viana Castelo for such an exceptional welcome.

’alofa

15/07/2026

It was a great pleasure to visit this remarkable Atlantic island of Sao Jorge.

15/07/2026

No último dia da sua visita oficial à Região Autónoma dos Açores, o Exmo. Cônsul-Geral de Sua Majestade o Rei de Tonga em Portugal, o Comendador Anthony Bailey, conversou com o jornalista Diogo Simões Pires, do jornal «Correio dos Açores», para partilhar as suas impressões sobre a visita aos Açores e a oportunidade de reforçar os laços entre o Reino de Tonga e os Açores.

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No último dia da sua visita oficial à Região Autónoma dos Açores, o Exmo. Cônsul-Geral de Sua Majestade o Rei de Tonga em Portugal, o Comendador Anthony

15/07/2026

Como parte do seu programa de compromissos oficiais em Portugal, o Comendador Anthony Bailey, Cônsul-Geral Honorário de Sua Majestade o Rei de Tonga junto da República Portuguesa, efetuou, no dia 2 de julho de 2026, uma visita de cortesia ao Atlantic International Research (AIR) Centre, na sua sede, em Lisboa.

O Cônsul-Geral foi recebido pelo Professor Miguel Miranda, Diretor Executivo do AIR Centre, acompanhado pela Dra. Mafalda Carapuço, Diretora Executiva-Adjunta, e pela Investigadora Ana Faria.

A reunião proporcionou uma excelente oportunidade para conhecer mais aprofundadamente o trabalho de reconhecido prestígio internacional desenvolvido pelo AIR Centre, bem como para explorar oportunidades de futura cooperação entre o Reino de Tonga e o Centro.

Como parte do seu programa de compromissos oficiais em Portugal, o Comendador Anthony Bailey, Cônsul-Geral Honorário de Sua Majestade o Rei de Tonga junto da

15/07/2026

As part of his programme of official engagements in Portugal, Comendador Anthony Bailey, Honorary Consul-General of HM The King of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, paid a courtesy visit on 2 July 2026 to the Atlantic International Research (AIR) Centre at its headquarters in Lisbon.
The Consul-General was received by Professor Miguel Miranda, Executive Director of the AIR Centre, together with Ms Mafalda Carapuço, Deputy Executive Director, and Researcher Ana Faria.
The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to learn more about the AIR Centre's internationally recognised work and to explore opportunities for developing future cooperation between the Kingdom of Tonga and the Centre.
Established by the Portuguese Government as an international collaborative research organisation, the AIR Centre brings together governments, universities, research institutions and industry partners from across the Atlantic and beyond.

As part of his programme of official engagements in Portugal, Comendador Anthony Bailey, Honorary Consul-General of HM The King of Tonga to the Portuguese

15/07/2026

As part of his official visit to the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Comendador Anthony Bailey, Honorary Consul-General of His Majesty The King of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic, held an official meeting on 30 June 2026 at the Palácio da Conceição, the headquarters of the Regional Government of the Azores, in Ponta Delgada.

His Excellency José Manuel Bolieiro, President of the Government of the Autonomous Region of the Azores designated two of his senior advisers to receive the Consul-General on his behalf drupe to his absence from the island: His Excellency Pedro de Faria e Castro, Chief of Cabinet to the President of the Government, and Architect Bernardo Brito e Abreu, Adviser to the President of the Government and Coordinator of the internationally recognised Blue Azores Programme.

As part of his official visit to the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Comendador Anthony Bailey, Honorary Consul-General of His Majesty The King of Tonga to

15/07/2026

No termo da sua visita oficial à Região Autónoma dos Açores, o Comendador Anthony Bailey, Cônsul-Geral Honorário de Sua Majestade o Rei de Tonga junto da República Portuguesa, foi recebido em Audiência por Sua Excelência a Professora Doutora Susana Goulart Costa, Representante da República para a Região Autónoma dos Açores, no histórico Convento de Belém, em Ponta Delgada.

A Audiência realizou-se no histórico Convento de Belém, um antigo convento franciscano de elevado valor histórico e patrimonial, que atualmente serve de instalações e local oficial de receção da Representante da República para a ilha de São Miguel.

No termo da sua visita oficial à Região Autónoma dos Açores, o Comendador Anthony Bailey, Cônsul-Geral Honorário de Sua Majestade o Rei de Tonga junto da

14/07/2026

On his final day off his official visit to the Autonomous Region of the Azores Hon Consul-General of HM The King of Tonga to Portugal Comendador Anthony Bailey sat down with journalist Diogo Simões Pires of the Correio dos Açores newspaper to give his impressions of his visit to the Azores and the opportunity to further greater ties between the Kingdom of Tonga and the Azores.

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from Azores Article

On his final day off his official visit to the Autonomous Region of the Azores Hon Consul-General of HM The King of Tonga to Portugal Comendador Anthony