13 Apr 2017

SPC congratulates Tonga diplomat for UN appointment

7:25 pm on 13 April 2017

The Pacific Community has praised Tonga's Fekita 'Utoikamanu on her appointment to the United Nations.

Fekita 'Utoikamanu

Fekita 'Utoikamanu Photo: Pacific Community

Ms 'Utoikamanu is the UN's new High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.

She was appointed by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.

The SPC director-general, Colin Tukuitonga said Ms 'Utoikamanu, who is a former SPC deputy director-general, was an accomplished and well respected diplomat.

He said the SPC is confident she would lead her office with great vision, integrity and resolve.