Ministry of Finance Kingdom of TONGA

Forum Economic Minister’s Meeting (FEMM) 22-25 June 2026, Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands (Majuro)

The Forum Economic Ministers’ Meeting commenced today, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands. The meeting is being held in a hybrid format and began with Senior Officials discussing key issues before they are submitted to the ministerial meeting for approval.
Tonga’s delegation is led by Mrs. Kilisitina Tuaimei’api, CEO of the Ministry of Finance, and Mr. Tatafu Moeaki, Governor of the National Reserve Bank of Tonga, who are both present to support this regional platform. The meeting is chaired by Ms. Ayako Yamaguchi-Eliou, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Banking, and Postal Services of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Key agenda items for discussion include the Resilience Facility (PRF), the ongoing fuel and energy crisis and its impact on the Pacific region, the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, the Review of the Regional Architecture (RRA), the Pacific Regional Private Sector Strategy Implementation Plan, financial integration for resilience and access, and climate change and disaster preparedness.

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBR) Project Steering Committee Meeting

The second Project Steering Committee Meeting for the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBR) Project was held as the final agenda item on the first day of the FEMM 2026 meeting
The meeting discussed the projects progress, including the feasibility study of the Pacific Payments Mechanism, the CBR Service Provider initiative, technical assistance on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism, support for payment systems, the CBR Resilience Index, data collection efforts, and activities of the Project Management Unit. As Pacific economies deal with a complex global environment, strengthening access to correspondent banking services is a top priority. This project supports the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, particularly its vision for a resilient and integrated Pacific region. Such a region is connected to global markets, backed by secure and inclusive financial systems, and capable of advancing sustainable economic development for the peoples of the Pacific.

The Ministry of Finance proudly continues to support Public Service Month 2026 under the theme, "Proud to Serve – One Purpose, One Public Service, One Tonga." Today, we add a touch of creativity by wearing hats in the vibrant Public Service theme colours.

The Ministry of Finance is proud to support Public Service Month June 2026, under the theme: "Proud to Serve - One Purpose, One Public Service, One Tonga

Public Notice from the Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has identified a number of long-outstanding vouchers that are still being held at the M*F Cashier. A list has been published on our website for public reference.
If your name appears on the list, please contact the Ministry of Finance to arrange the collection of your voucher.
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Australia commits $10 million to support disaster response and recovery capacity Nuku'alofa, Tonga: With an AUD 10 million investment from the Australian government, Tonga is strengthening its disaster preparedness, response, and recovery systems through the official signing of the Tala Kei Kapa: Prepare, Respond, Recover humanitarian investment.

The 59th Annual Meeting of the ADB was held on 3-6 May 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The first official meeting was the Governors’ Business Session, and it was chaired by the President of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as host of the annual meeting. President Mirziyoyev’s opening remarks outlined seven priority areas proposed for future collaboration with ADB, spanning public, private, and public–private partnership initiatives. These priorities include investments in digitalization and artificial intelligence, development of special economic zones, promotion of green industry, and strengthening of social protection systems.

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan (3 May 2026): The Ministers of Finance of the Pacific Developing Member Countries (PDMC) met with the ADB President, Mr Masato Kanda and the Pacific Department Management during the ADB annual meeting. This is the 36th PDMC Ministers of Finance Meeting. This high-level strategic platform allows the Pacific countries to coordinate, advocate, and engage ADB leadership collectively so that ADB policies, financing, and operations better reflect the unique vulnerabilities and development needs of the Pacific region.

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The Tonga Delegation, led by the CEO Finance, Mrs Kilisitina Tuaimei’api, held a productive bilateral meeting with the ADB Vice President of the East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region, Mr. Scott Morris. The meeting was also attended by the Director General for the Pacific Department (PARD), Ms Emma Veve and some of the ADB Pacific Management Team.

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan (4 May 2026): The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Finance, Mrs Kilisitina Tuaimei’api and Official from the Ministry of Finance attended the 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from 3-6 May 2026. During the ADB Annual Meeting, Mrs Tuaimei’api, attended the side meeting of the 3rd Japan-Pacific Islands Finance Ministers, on behalf of the Government of Tonga.

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