28 May 2004

Foreign investment will boost pa'anga, says Tonga King

10:27 am on 28 May 2004

The King of Tonga is hopeful that foreign investors visiting the island, will help boost the kingdom's economy.

His royal highness, King Taufa'ahau Tupou the Fourth, says he hopes foreign investors, who include aviation experts, will help Tonga's domestic and international air services.

This follows Air New Zealand officials who visited this week for talks with senior government officials concerning flights to and from Tonga.

King Taufa'ahau Tupou The Fourth, stressed in his opening address of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, the importance of any initiative to strengthen the value of the pa'anga and the economy.