Rubio Marks Tonga's Constitution Day: U.S.-Tonga Ties Reached New Heights Over the Past Year
The U.S. Department of State on November 3 released a statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio marking the Constitution Day of the Kingdom of Tonga, Tonga's national day, saying the U.S.-Tonga relationship rose to new heights over the past year.
"On behalf of the United States of America, I wish all Tongans a joyous celebration of your Constitution Day," Rubio said. "The past year has raised the U.S.-Tonga relationship to new heights. From cooperation on advancing marine scientific research to joint investment in fuel security and digital infrastructure, the United States and the Kingdom of Tonga continue to build on more than a century of friendship."
"Today, we celebrate the strength and heritage of the Tongan people, and we look forward to another year of close collaboration as partners," the statement added. Tonga marks Constitution Day on November 4, commemorating the promulgation of its 1875 constitution; the State Department issued the statement on November 3.
(Source: U.S. Department of State)
Source: U.S. Department of State
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