NEW YORK: Qatar and Tonga signed a joint statement to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries, at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations in New York.
The Statement was signed on behalf of the government of Qatar by Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani while on behalf of Tonga, it was signed by Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United Nations Viliami Va'inga Tone.
Following the signing ceremony, the two parties affirmed their confidence that establishing diplomatic relations would contribute to consolidating and developing bilateral cooperation. They expressed their aspiration to enhance economic, cultural, and technological exchanges and promote international peace and security.
